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OV56 XCB

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

159,421 mi
Last recorded159,421 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 159,421 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 150,130 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 134,234 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 134,233 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 117,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 99,476 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 80,927 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 63,388 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake discs worn and rusty

rear brake discs worn and rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2010 62,913 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2009 47,757 miles

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

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

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 XCB is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XCB, 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 XCB registered?

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

Is OV56 XCB safe to buy?

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