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OY56 VNS

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,780 mi
Last recorded157,780 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 157,780 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on limit !!! (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

front wings corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2021 157,780 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on limit !!! (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

front wings corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 147,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 138,123 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 129,818 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 118,725 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 108,282 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 108,282 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 96,038 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 96,037 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 85,226 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 73,307 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 73,307 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 62,478 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 47,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall but not showing cords

Fail 4 May 2011 47,986 miles

registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall but not showing cords

Pass 11 Sep 2009 29,557 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 VNS is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VNS, 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 VNS registered?

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

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