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OV56 LTX

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,780 mi
Last recorded134,780 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 134,780 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 134,776 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 123,718 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 111,959 miles

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

Oil leak ()

all spring corroded cant see back ones

rear tyres cracking

Fail 19 Aug 2016 111,959 miles

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

all spring corroded cant see back ones

rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2015 99,671 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 88,232 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 88,232 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 78,404 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 65,738 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 56,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2010 47,716 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 37,124 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 LTX is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LTX, 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 LTX registered?

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

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