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OY56 OEN

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,902 mi
Last recorded163,902 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 163,902 miles

o/s/f c v boot back clip slight cut

o/s/f drop link slight cut

o/s/f tyre worn in inner shoulder and close to limit

Pass 14 May 2019 161,563 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 161,563 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2018 158,656 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 158,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 149,707 miles

Engine oil level low & oil misting noted

Exhaust corrosion

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front & nearside tyres tread edgewear noted

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

Fail 11 May 2017 149,707 miles

Engine oil level low & oil misting noted

Exhaust corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front & nearside tyres tread edgewear noted

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 136,657 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 125,665 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 109,631 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 98,366 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 91,803 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 81,718 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

nearside outer cv boot slightly weeping grease

Pass 9 Nov 2009 65,622 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 65,622 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 OEN is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OEN, 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 OEN is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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