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OY56 OFP

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

143,059 mi
Last recorded143,059 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 OFP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 143,059 miles

Nearside washer jet pressure/aim poor

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (perished - leaking grease) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (perished) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (perished - leaking grease) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

handbrake travel amount !

Fail 22 Jan 2026 143,059 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (perished - leaking grease) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (perished) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside washer jet pressure/aim poor

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (perished - leaking grease) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

handbrake travel amount !

Pass 29 Jan 2025 133,853 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 133,797 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

oil level low

Pass 31 Jan 2024 121,356 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 108,161 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 108,159 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2022 97,907 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 97,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 96,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 95,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 94,718 miles

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

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre tread depth getting low

Fail 23 Jan 2018 94,709 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre tread depth getting low

Pass 24 Jan 2017 92,712 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

offside front tyre cut on inside wall

Pass 27 Jan 2016 88,881 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 88,881 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 86,480 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 80,807 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 75,742 miles

front registration plate cracked

front and rear brake pads starting to wear low

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 18 Oct 2012 75,740 miles

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

front and rear brake pads starting to wear low

front brake discs slightly worn

front registration plate cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2011 63,582 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 50,731 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 50,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 8 Oct 2009 37,598 miles

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

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 OFP is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OFP, 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 OFP registered?

OY56 OFP is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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