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OV56 XBP

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

89,507 mi
Last recorded89,507 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 89,507 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 86,144 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 9 Aug 2019 83,366 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Aug 2018 79,488 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 75,584 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres and also perishing on inside walls (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 94,976 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorating

o/s rear handbrake effort

Pass 28 Aug 2015 66,023 miles

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

o/s/r hand brake low on performance

oil leak on gearbox

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 60,115 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 54,773 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 46,516 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres tread out of shape & perished

Pass 31 Oct 2011 39,226 miles

n/s rear brake disc corroded

traction control light illuminated

Fail 31 Oct 2011 39,226 miles

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

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

n/s rear brake disc corroded

traction control light illuminated

Pass 7 Oct 2010 26,964 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 20,885 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 XBP is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XBP, 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 XBP registered?

OV56 XBP is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 November 2006.

Is OV56 XBP safe to buy?

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