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LB55 OVJ

2006 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,037 mi
Last recorded118,037 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 OVJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 118,037 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 118,036 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned lock nut loose (2.1.3 (e))

Central Exhaust mounting defective front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 111,051 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 110,991 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 101,539 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Washer jet not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 92,234 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 92,234 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 91,819 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 79,783 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres cracking

Pass 17 Nov 2017 78,277 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 76,642 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 76,107 miles

exhaust rear hanger broken

front brake pads getting low

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 75,207 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads worn low

nearside rear tyre cut inner sidewall

rear exhaust hanging bracket broken

Pass 20 Jan 2014 73,693 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 71,191 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 65,083 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 65,083 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 53,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 40,008 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 40,005 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f top shock absorber mount worn

Pass 21 Jan 2009 24,058 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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LB55 OVJ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 85,374 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB55 OVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LB55 OVJ registered?

LB55 OVJ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is LB55 OVJ safe to buy?

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