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OY56 LXW

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,272 mi
Last recorded112,272 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 LXW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 112,272 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing - Corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing - Corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake dust cover corroded

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle is extensively corroded and soft but not holed

Fail 9 Sep 2021 112,270 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing - Corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing - Corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake dust cover corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle is extensively corroded and soft but not holed

Fail 21 Aug 2021 111,087 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front mirror cover damaged

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both front outer wings corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2020 95,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 95,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 84,756 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 81,830 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 81,705 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Main pipe to o/s/r (marked ) (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 76,906 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 76,864 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 70,757 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 70,757 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 57,381 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 57,381 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 44,625 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 34,780 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 24,401 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Sep 2011 17,141 miles

Timing belt due at 60,000 miles or every 4 years

Pass 24 Aug 2010 16,926 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 14,902 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 LXW is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LXW, 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 LXW registered?

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

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