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OV56 XZY

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,517 mi
Last recorded104,517 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 XZY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 104,517 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 104,517 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 95,939 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap seal perished.

Fail 27 Nov 2017 95,939 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap seal perished.

Pass 29 Nov 2016 85,675 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 85,475 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 75,486 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both front and nearside rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre valve deteriorating recommend replacement

oil leak

oil on minimum level

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2015 75,486 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both front and nearside rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre valve deteriorating recommend replacement

oil leak

oil on minimum level

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2014 65,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 65,681 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 55,320 miles

2nd child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Nov 2012 44,599 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Nov 2012 44,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Nov 2011 36,492 miles

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

airbag light on dash board

Pass 27 Nov 2010 29,178 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 22,805 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 22,805 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 XZY is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XZY, 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 XZY registered?

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

Is OV56 XZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 XZY shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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