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OY56 FUW

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,719 mi
Last recorded147,719 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 147,719 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reverse lamps inop

Fail 26 Oct 2024 147,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reverse lamps inop

Pass 21 Oct 2023 143,583 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2023 143,582 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2022 138,120 miles

All under body has slight corrosion

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 132,996 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 128,567 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 117,082 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 107,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 92,534 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 92,534 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 82,645 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 76,729 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 70,475 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 63,557 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 63,557 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 51,190 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2012 51,190 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 34,297 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 30,081 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 24,279 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 FUW is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FUW, 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 FUW registered?

OY56 FUW is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is OY56 FUW safe to buy?

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