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OY56 EKT

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,290 mi
Last recorded143,290 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 143,290 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 135,398 miles

Front both outer sills damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 135,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both outer sills damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 125,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 115,421 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 115,421 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jan 2017 100,275 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 79,997 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 79,997 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 35,811 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 62,114 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 55,157 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 46,022 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 37,394 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 37,328 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 29,162 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 EKT 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 75%.

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 EKT, 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 OY56 EKT registered?

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

Is OY56 EKT safe to buy?

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