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OE56 UCL

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,496 mi
Last recorded87,496 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 UCL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 87,496 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 87,496 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 83,213 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Just met the minimum requirement 17% (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 83,182 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside front drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyrebadly worn/bald from in ner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn from outer shoulder +tyre worn low

both rear brake discs scrod+worn/lipped

rear exhaust box badly corroded

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (strong advice) nearside rear tyre outer edge has a serious deep cracks+tyre side wall perished +tyre worn on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 63,104 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 50,239 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 42,742 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 33,099 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 24,351 miles

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 UCL is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UCL, 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 UCL registered?

OE56 UCL is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is OE56 UCL safe to buy?

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