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OY56 EHR

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,278 mi
Last recorded146,278 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 EHR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 146,278 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 May 2022 146,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT/ PLUS BLUE BULB WHEN WORKING (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working SIDELIGHT / PLUS BLUE WHEN WORKING (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 127,850 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 117,042 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 103,102 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 95,000 miles

eml light on dash

Fail 15 Mar 2018 95,000 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml light on dash

Pass 13 Mar 2017 88,127 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 80,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear unable to check seatbelt as child seat fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2016 80,253 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' phone holder (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear unable to check seatbelt as child seat fitted

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 72,159 miles

ESP light on dash

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

engine light on dash

Pass 25 Feb 2014 66,058 miles

ESP light on dash

engine management light on dash

Pass 7 Dec 2012 56,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ESP warning light staying on. Engine management light on dash staying on.

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011
Pass 22 Sep 2010 40,258 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 40,250 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 35,269 miles

ADVISE REAR NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE TYRE TREAD AREAS COMMING ONTO TREAD WEAR MARKERS 4MM

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

REAR OFFSIDE TYRE PUNTURED 3X NAILS IN TREAD AREA

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

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 EHR is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EHR, 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 EHR registered?

OY56 EHR is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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