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OV56 XBN

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,557 mi
Last recorded96,557 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 96,557 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 95,562 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 95,561 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 94,510 miles

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

both headlamp lenses poor

general corrosion to rear inner sills and rear suspension components

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2023 94,504 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit at 2.17m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

both headlamp lenses poor

general corrosion to rear inner sills and rear suspension components

long park brake lever travel

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2022 93,371 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear ALL REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

Pass 12 Oct 2021 92,003 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 91,089 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2019 89,876 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 87,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2017 81,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner position light slightly loose

Pass 29 Oct 2016 69,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on edges

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

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking in between tread

Pass 28 Oct 2015 59,072 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 59,072 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 51,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2013 47,473 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 42,898 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 39,258 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 35,618 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 32,860 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 XBN is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XBN, 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 XBN registered?

OV56 XBN is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 November 2006.

Is OV56 XBN safe to buy?

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