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OV56 LTA

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,976 mi
Last recorded196,976 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 LTA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 196,976 miles

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 158,500 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 158,500 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 126,609 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 90,395 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 90,395 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 71,097 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 71,097 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 61,312 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Outer walls of both front tyres becoming deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 53,624 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing 2mm tread depth

Pass 8 Oct 2010 44,746 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 33,675 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 LTA is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LTA, 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 LTA registered?

OV56 LTA is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 October 2006.

Is OV56 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 LTA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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