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OV56 LSL

2006 Seat Leon

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,000 mi
Last recorded130,000 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 LSL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 130,000 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 126,625 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 117,930 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 106,354 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front outer CV joint gaiters are perished

Pass 23 Dec 2016 99,911 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 99,911 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 99,815 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 93,805 miles

Exhaust clamps and hangers slightly deteriorated.

Front bumper insecure.

Front headlights slightly misted

Front washers weak

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 93,805 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing leg pinch bolt. (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust clamps and hangers slightly deteriorated.

Front bumper insecure.

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 82,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 73,286 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 73,052 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 63,006 miles

Tyre warning light on

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 50,568 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 41,685 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 33,037 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 LSL is a 2006 Seat Leon in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LSL, 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 LSL registered?

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

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