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LB55 OVN

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,901 mi
Last recorded121,901 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 OVN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 121,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

surface corrossion on suspension components

Pass 18 Apr 2016 118,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 118,000 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive could not test exhaust broken (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box to centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Pass 22 Apr 2015 110,396 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n.s.f tyre side wall perishing

Fail 14 Apr 2015 110,337 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n.s.f tyre side wall perishing

Fail 5 Apr 2014 101,688 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 101,688 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 96,193 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 90,977 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 81,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light on

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 23 Feb 2011 81,331 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light on

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 1 Feb 2010 65,425 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 65,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 49,749 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 49,749 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 OVN is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OVN, 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 OVN registered?

LB55 OVN is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 February 2006.

Is LB55 OVN safe to buy?

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