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NV56 OFX

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,292 mi
Last recorded109,292 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 OFX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 109,292 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 109,283 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 89,569 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 89,569 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 86,484 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 81,338 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 81,338 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 75,949 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance clowdy lense (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 69,294 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 62,632 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 7 May 2013 59,841 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2013 59,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 May 2012 51,576 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 51,575 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 42,192 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 42,192 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2010 32,287 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 May 2010 32,287 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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NV56 OFX is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NV56 OFX, 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 NV56 OFX registered?

NV56 OFX is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 November 2006.

Is NV56 OFX safe to buy?

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