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NV56 OFY

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,305 mi
Last recorded158,305 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 OFY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 158,305 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 153,069 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 145,336 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 144,990 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 137,566 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 125,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 115,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 107,314 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 107,314 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 101,133 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2017 101,133 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 95,054 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2016 95,054 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 84,673 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 84,673 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 74,348 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 66,974 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 60,772 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 52,636 miles

Both rear tyre tread depths starting to get close to the legal limit

oil low

Pass 17 Dec 2009 47,965 miles

undershields fitted not allowing full underbody inspection.

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 OFY is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OFY, 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 OFY registered?

NV56 OFY is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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