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2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

156,285 mi
Last recorded156,285 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 156,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2024 156,284 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 147,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/S handbrake cable in poor condition

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Plastic underbody covers fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2023 147,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/S handbrake cable in poor condition

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Plastic underbody covers fitted

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 May 2022 141,732 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 139,495 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 134,154 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 125,878 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 116,622 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 108,571 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 99,733 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 92,330 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 92,326 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brakes noisy in brake tester-cant see inner pads

Pass 9 Apr 2014 88,704 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 88,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 77,789 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres getting low on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2012 72,898 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 66,661 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 58,133 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 50,149 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 50,149 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 XML is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OU56 XML, 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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OU56 XML is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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