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OV56 LTZ

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,824 mi
Last recorded226,824 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 226,824 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 199,022 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 164,457 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 164,457 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

slight play in offside front steering arm ball joint

Pass 26 Jan 2017 143,399 miles

diesal cooler hanging down

oil leak on turbo pipe

rear exahust back box corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2016 115,398 miles

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

Offside Front Lower bumper damaged but not considered excessive

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 115,398 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower bumper damaged but not considered excessive

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 100,223 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 99,750 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 88,194 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 87,719 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 87,713 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 80,318 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs worn/corroded.

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

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated.

Fail 5 Aug 2011 80,316 miles

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

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

Front and rear brake discs worn/corroded.

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

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 70,879 miles

rear discs and pads badly worn

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 LTZ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LTZ, 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 LTZ registered?

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

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