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LJ55 OXT

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,276 mi
Last recorded135,276 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 OXT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 135,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

front number plate damaged but not likely to be missread

Fail 15 Dec 2017 134,454 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

front number plate damaged but not likely to be missread

Pass 26 Jan 2017 112,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jan 2017 112,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 81,016 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seats fitted in rear

Fail 29 Oct 2014 64,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2014 64,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 57,579 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 47,380 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 37,038 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 37,038 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 28,510 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 23,817 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 17,254 miles

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

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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LJ55 OXT is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LJ55 OXT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ55 OXT registered?

LJ55 OXT is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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The MOT history for LJ55 OXT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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