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OY56 DSV

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,941 mi
Last recorded122,941 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 122,941 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2020 121,491 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective gearbox stabilizer arm has play in a bush ()

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose inner wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 121,490 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective gearbox stabilizer arm has play in a bush ()

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose inner wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 119,952 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 119,293 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 116,538 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 107,574 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brakes deteriorating

oil leaks / oil low

Pass 18 Mar 2015 74,469 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 93,560 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 85,742 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 79,751 miles

Engine oil level very low

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

flat spots starting to form on n/s/r tyre inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on the inner edge and tread starting to perish and split

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 1 Jul 2011 67,953 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 55,061 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 54,409 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 42,905 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 42,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 DSV is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DSV, 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 DSV registered?

OY56 DSV is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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