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OV56 KOW

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,145 mi
Last recorded105,145 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 KOW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 105,145 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 100,130 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 93,917 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 93,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 86,259 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 78,769 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 72,990 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 68,459 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 63,555 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 56,736 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight tear

Offside Rear badly got deep grove on face of disc

Fail 30 Aug 2016 56,736 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front tyre has slight tear

Offside Rear badly got deep grove on face of disc

Pass 1 Sep 2015 49,510 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 41,919 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 35,593 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 29,809 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 24,480 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 18,238 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 13,662 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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OV56 KOW is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OV56 KOW, 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 OV56 KOW registered?

OV56 KOW is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 October 2006.

Is OV56 KOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 KOW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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