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OV56 XZT

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,273 mi
Last recorded158,273 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 XZT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 158,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 146,685 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 138,748 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rod (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 138,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rod (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 131,623 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rod (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 131,623 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rod (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 122,601 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 113,440 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 105,639 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 105,639 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 95,364 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 82,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre poor

Slight play in front anti-roll bar link ball joints

Pass 22 Oct 2010 61,625 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 44,137 miles

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

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

Rear 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 XZT is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XZT, 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 XZT registered?

OV56 XZT is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 November 2006.

Is OV56 XZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 XZT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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