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OV56 CPN

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,614 mi
Last recorded138,614 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 CPN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 138,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear number plate faded

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 16 Mar 2019 138,614 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear number plate faded

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 21 Mar 2018 131,129 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both sides rear shocks slightly damping

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2017 123,303 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 123,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 117,210 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 109,321 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 99,848 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 89,962 miles

O/S/R Tyre worn inner edge (3mm tread)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2013 89,962 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Minor brake bind on O/S/R

O/S/R Hand brake caliper/arm not fully returning back to its stop position

O/S/R Tyre worn inner edge (3mm tread)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 77,008 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 77,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 65,376 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 56,448 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 47,138 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has slight uneven wear on inside edge

small cut in offside front tyre but not reaching ply or cords

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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OV56 CPN is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 OV56 CPN, 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 OV56 CPN registered?

OV56 CPN is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 October 2006.

Is OV56 CPN safe to buy?

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