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OV56 XBO

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

163,586 mi
Last recorded163,586 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 163,586 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 161,322 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 148,038 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 144,125 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 142,671 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 136,521 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 127,658 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 127,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 117,829 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wing slight damage no sign of corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2013 114,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 96,044 miles

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Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 96,044 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2011 76,086 miles

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

offside/nearside rear/front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 22 Nov 2011 76,085 miles

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

offside/nearside rear/front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 Nov 2010 73,248 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2009 53,054 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 XBO is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 XBO, 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 XBO registered?

OV56 XBO is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 November 2006.

Is OV56 XBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 XBO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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