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NV55 OAU

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,182 mi
Last recorded144,182 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 OAU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 144,182 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 144,182 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 138,079 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 133,081 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 119,561 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 104,986 miles

all 4 brake back plates corroeded

rear exhaust box skin corroeded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 94,868 miles

rear exhaust box skin corroeded

wipers poor

Fail 27 Mar 2012 94,868 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box skin corroeded

wipers poor

Pass 31 Mar 2011 81,010 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

undertray fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2011 81,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

undertray fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2010 58,072 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 53,115 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 53,115 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 41,460 miles

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

n/s rear tyre, tread distortion

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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NV55 OAU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 NV55 OAU, 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 NV55 OAU registered?

NV55 OAU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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