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OU56 XLV

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,465 mi
Last recorded151,465 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 XLV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 151,465 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 141,396 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 13 Dec 2018 130,143 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 130,143 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2018 127,387 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 127,387 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 119,797 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Aug 2017 119,797 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 110,794 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 107,806 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 99,836 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 91,199 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2013 91,199 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2012 83,018 miles

Drag on rear wheels

Fail 28 Aug 2012 83,018 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Drag on rear wheels

Pass 30 Aug 2011 74,742 miles

Drag rear n/s/r brakes

N/s/r o/s/f n/s/f on legal limit worn on edges

Pass 23 Aug 2010 68,628 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 68,628 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 57,960 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 57,960 miles

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

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

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

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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OU56 XLV is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OU56 XLV, 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 OU56 XLV registered?

OU56 XLV is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is OU56 XLV safe to buy?

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