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OY56 CJU

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,101 mi
Last recorded159,101 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 CJU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 159,101 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 25 May 2022 155,712 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2022 155,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 153,776 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 151,115 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 140,803 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 121,735 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 113,585 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 113,579 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 101,729 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 90,592 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 90,592 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 87,172 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 68,626 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 68,626 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 58,130 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2011 48,433 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 48,416 miles

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

n/s rear o/s rear tyres have nails in them

Pass 20 Aug 2009 40,540 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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OY56 CJU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OY56 CJU, 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 OY56 CJU registered?

OY56 CJU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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