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OV06 XBS

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

175,862 mi
Last recorded175,862 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 XBS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 175,862 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner and outer sills corroded

Offside Front Inner and outer sills corroded

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2020 165,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Some undertrays fitted

Fail 29 May 2020 165,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Some undertrays fitted

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 160,393 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

backbox has corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2019 160,393 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

backbox has corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2018 149,206 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2017 131,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 31 May 2016 117,104 miles

inner edge of both front tyres bald and very near to limit, step tyre

one rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust secure

outer skin of silencer corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 31 May 2016 117,104 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

inner edge of both front tyres bald and very near to limit, step tyre

one rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust secure

outer skin of silencer corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 106,673 miles

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

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

floor covers

front tyres low on edges

rearexhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 21 May 2015 106,673 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

floor covers

front tyres low on edges

rearexhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 98,170 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

centre exhaust clamps corroded

inner edge of both front tyres worn

outer skin of silencer corroded

Pass 27 May 2013 84,207 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 72,797 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2011 62,033 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 50,608 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 1 Jun 2009 40,318 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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OV06 XBS is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OV06 XBS, 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 OV06 XBS registered?

OV06 XBS is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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