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OV56 XYE

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,900 mi
Last recorded139,900 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 XYE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2020 139,900 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

rear anti roll bar bushes perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2018 134,791 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 125,173 miles

Front Tyres Slightly Dry and Cracked

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

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

Rear Exhaust Hanger Deteriorated

Rear Exhaust Silencer Deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2016 119,126 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 110,456 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 103,954 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 94,998 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 86,389 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 73,111 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 62,092 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 44,469 miles

ADVISE plastic protective undertrays fitted underside of vehicle

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

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

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 XYE is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XYE, 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 XYE registered?

OV56 XYE is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 November 2006.

Is OV56 XYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 XYE shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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