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OV56 XZP

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,952 mi
Last recorded101,952 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 XZP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 101,952 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 100,129 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 100,105 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking too much for accurate reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat seam, and at rea pipe between middle and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger is not on the rubber support (6.1.2 (a))

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

both inner sills are slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2023 88,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at backbox clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both sills, outer and inner are corroded but not seriously weakened, outer parts of sills are staring to blister also

Fail 1 Jun 2023 88,395 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front silencer cracked round seam (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury lower part of the wing is broken off (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at backbox clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both sills, outer and inner are corroded but not seriously weakened, outer parts of sills are staring to blister also

Pass 11 May 2022 77,375 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 67,719 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 58,157 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody components corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2018 55,879 miles

advise o/s n/s front brake flexi hose ferrules corroded but not excessive

Pass 8 Nov 2017 50,636 miles

Nearside Front cracks in tyre

Nearside Rear cracks in tyre

Offside Front cracks in tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2016 47,222 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 43,815 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 40,296 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 35,889 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 35,889 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 31,590 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 27,669 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 24,133 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 24,133 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 19,817 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 XZP is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XZP, 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.

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What year was OV56 XZP registered?

OV56 XZP is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is OV56 XZP safe to buy?

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