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OV56 EEH

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,490 mi
Last recorded135,490 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 EEH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 135,490 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside surface strongly advise (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outside surface strongly advise (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jan 2017 135,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside surface strongly advise (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outside surface strongly advise (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 120,768 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 108,979 miles

exhaust rear back box slightly corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2014 108,978 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust rear back box slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2013 103,026 miles

Both rear tyres casolated on inner edge and starting to crack between tread

Engine management light illuminated

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

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

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

Oil leak

Traction control light illuminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 86,517 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 86,517 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 70,942 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 57,199 miles

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

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Oct 2009 43,913 miles

esp warning illuminated

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 EEH is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EEH, 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 EEH registered?

OV56 EEH is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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