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OE55 XAW

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,045 mi
Last recorded134,045 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 XAW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 134,045 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise on boot not opening not effecting test

engine/undertrays fitted

front wipers smearing slightly

nearside rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat fitted

no oil in engine

Fail 15 Mar 2016 134,045 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fuel system component leaking diesel filter area (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise on boot not opening not effecting test

engine/undertrays fitted

front wipers smearing slightly

nearside rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat fitted

no oil in engine

Pass 16 Jan 2015 105,025 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 105,025 miles

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

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

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

battery loose

Pass 5 Feb 2014 95,483 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2013 91,627 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 91,627 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 85,530 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 85,529 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 77,553 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 77,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 72,600 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 65,144 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 65,144 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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OE55 XAW is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OE55 XAW, 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 OE55 XAW registered?

OE55 XAW is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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