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OV56 XAS

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,219 mi
Last recorded152,219 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 XAS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 152,219 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 90,194 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 69,048 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 65,407 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 65,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 63,387 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 56,610 miles

Nearside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 56,610 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 51,920 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 51,920 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 44,515 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 38,875 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 38,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 33,695 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 27,682 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 XAS is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XAS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV56 XAS registered?

OV56 XAS is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 November 2006.

Is OV56 XAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 XAS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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