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OV56 LRJ

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,735 mi
Last recorded107,735 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 LRJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 107,735 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2016 107,735 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine cover fitted

engine management light on

n/s rear tyre under inflated and screw in tread

tyre pressure warning light on dash pre 2012

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2015 100,621 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads worn and starting to get low

n/s front tyre tread worn and bald on edge and near limit

o/s front tyre tread worn

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2015 100,621 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads worn and starting to get low

n/s front tyre tread worn and bald on edge and near limit

o/s front tyre tread worn

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 92,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

e m l light on

Pass 4 Nov 2013 78,037 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 78,037 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML is on

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 65,409 miles

Air-bag light on at time of test

Both rear tyres are starting to perish

Different style of suspension arm fitted either side on front suspension

Engine management light on at time of test

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre is worn on both edges

Nearside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre is worn slightly on inner edge

Offside rear tyre is worn on both edges and damaged on outer sidewall but not to cords

Oil leak

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 65,409 miles

Air-bag light on at time of test

Both rear tyres are starting to perish

Different style of suspension arm fitted either side on front suspension

Engine management light on at time of test

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre is worn on both edges

Nearside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre is worn slightly on inner edge

Offside rear tyre is worn on both edges and damaged on outer sidewall but not to cords

Oil leak

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 52,016 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 39,847 miles

Engine cover missing.

Signs of brake fluid on offside front lower suspension arm. Unable to determine source due to undertray fitted. Suspect overflow spillage from resovoir after recent brake pad change. Further investigation recommended.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 31,452 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 31,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both rear tyres wearing out of shape on inner edge close to limit

osr tyre has cuts in tread close to limit

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 LRJ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 LRJ, 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 LRJ registered?

OV56 LRJ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 October 2006.

Is OV56 LRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 LRJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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