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OV56 LUD

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

178,286 mi
Last recorded178,286 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 LUD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 178,286 miles

Exhaust back box heavily corroded and deteriorated but not blowing

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 164,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 164,629 miles

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

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 163,689 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 16 Nov 2015 155,176 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust showing deterioration

Pass 17 Nov 2014 137,664 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres have uneven treadwear

rear exhaust showing deterioration

Fail 14 Nov 2014 137,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres have uneven treadwear

rear exhaust showing deterioration

Pass 13 Nov 2013 119,910 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre has uneven/stepped treadwear

Fail 13 Nov 2013 119,910 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre has uneven/stepped treadwear

Pass 13 Nov 2012 86,418 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 59,399 miles

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

surface corrision on brake discs due to beimg stood

Pass 26 Oct 2010 53,643 miles

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)

n/s/r tyre out of shape.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 41,771 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 41,771 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 LUD is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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