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OY56 ZBW

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,303 mi
Last recorded162,303 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 ZBW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 162,303 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 162,167 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 153,351 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 144,680 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 144,680 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 137,886 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 137,796 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 132,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 19 Sep 2019 132,604 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 12 Sep 2018 103,358 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 103,358 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 77,780 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer covering corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2017 77,745 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear exhaust box outer covering corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 53,192 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 53,192 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 49,210 miles

Rear back box corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 44,528 miles

rear silencer heavily corroding

Fail 28 Aug 2014 44,528 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

rear silencer heavily corroding

Pass 13 Aug 2013 39,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

Fail 13 Aug 2013 39,778 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine undertray hanging down

exhaust corroding

Pass 13 Aug 2012 33,283 miles

childseat fitted to offside rear seatbelt

condition of vehicle underbody obscured by trims & heatshields

engine top cover missing & fuel filter wet with fluid

exhaust mounting brackets heavily corroded

front brake pads worn very low

front number plate cracked

minor scratches to various body panels

offside rear fog light lense full of condensation

slight smear from wipers

Fail 13 Aug 2012 33,279 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

childseat fitted to offside rear seatbelt

condition of vehicle underbody obscured by trims & heatshields

engine top cover missing & fuel filter wet with fluid

exhaust mounting brackets heavily corroded

front brake pads worn very low

front number plate cracked

minor scratches to various body panels

offside rear fog light lense full of condensation

slight smear from wipers

Pass 1 Aug 2011 28,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

airbag light on .

rear coil springs obscured.

under tray fitted at time of test.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 24,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag lamp on

engine top cover missing

rear right hand fog lamp lense slightly condensated

rear silencer slightly coroded

slight engine oil leak

various marks and scratches on vechicle and alloys

Pass 21 Aug 2009 17,927 miles

vehicle under body covered in plastic trim , n/s/f tyre has cut in tread , front tyres approching tread wear bars

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 ZBW is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZBW, 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 ZBW is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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