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OU56 XOT

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,398 mi
Last recorded125,398 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 XOT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 125,398 miles

Nearside Front cv boot leak

Nearside Front drop link

Nearside Rear tyre

Offside Rear tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2018 125,398 miles

Nearside Front cv boot leak

Nearside Front drop link

Nearside Rear tyre

Offside Rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 113,074 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 113,072 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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)

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 10 Oct 2016 103,080 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 92,908 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 92,908 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 83,870 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly worn

Fail 11 Oct 2014 83,535 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly worn

Pass 10 Oct 2013 71,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Oct 2013 71,697 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 61,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Wiper blades dirty

Pass 10 Sep 2011 50,237 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 49,950 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2010 42,022 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 41,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre on the legal limit

Pass 3 Sep 2009 33,005 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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OU56 XOT is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 XOT, 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 XOT registered?

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

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