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OY56 EHV

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,968 mi
Last recorded154,968 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 154,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 148,934 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 137,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive near engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box surface rust

Fail 11 Mar 2020 137,451 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive near engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box surface rust

Pass 5 Mar 2019 134,866 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 127,920 miles

Both front brake discs corroded and worn.

Both rear brake discs corroded.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Drop link. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 115,383 miles

1x bracket broken on n/s/f head lamp but secure

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 115,382 miles

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

1x bracket broken on n/s/f head lamp but secure

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 97,370 miles

Nearside Rear wheel tight to turn by hand

Fail 8 Mar 2016 97,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel tight to turn by hand

Pass 13 Mar 2015 84,073 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 84,073 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)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 70,035 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 70,035 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 70,007 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 59,568 miles

traction control light on

Fail 15 Nov 2012 59,568 miles

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)

traction control light on

Pass 27 Oct 2011 51,208 miles

Nearside Front 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 10 Nov 2010 44,381 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 44,381 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 32,988 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 23,695 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 EHV is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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