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OE56 DWX

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,070 mi
Last recorded157,070 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 DWX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 157,070 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 142,151 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 133,912 miles

offside front tyre has wall damage

Fail 28 Aug 2020 133,912 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre has wall damage

Pass 2 Sep 2019 127,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 119,237 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge alignment advised (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 119,237 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge alignment advised (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 111,042 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 111,042 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 104,861 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 99,752 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 89,605 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 84,301 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2013 83,956 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2012 75,730 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 75,729 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 67,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 53,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2009 44,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Oct 2009 44,248 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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OE56 DWX 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 75%.

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 OE56 DWX, 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 OE56 DWX registered?

OE56 DWX is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is OE56 DWX safe to buy?

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