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OU56 XPB

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,337 mi
Last recorded115,337 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 XPB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 115,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 107,338 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 101,763 miles

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)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 13 Feb 2018 101,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2017 93,873 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 93,873 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 93,750 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 84,569 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 84,569 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 71,509 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 69,320 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 54,746 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 44,235 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 32,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 24,499 miles

Front 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 XPB is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XPB, 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 OU56 XPB registered?

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

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