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PY56 AOV

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

201,221 mi
Last recorded201,221 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 AOV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 201,221 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and uneven treadwear(borderline) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and uneven treadwear (borderline) (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

oil residue on engine and gearbox

Fail 5 Jun 2019 201,201 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and uneven treadwear(borderline) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and uneven treadwear (borderline) (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

oil residue on engine and gearbox

Pass 19 Jun 2018 181,112 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 160,088 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

rear brake application slightly uneven

registration plate lamps flickering but still working

Pass 9 Jun 2016 142,569 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 142,569 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 135,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 135,715 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 130,802 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 130,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 121,912 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 108,116 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape inner edges down to 2mm

Front number plate slightly cracked

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2012 108,116 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape inner edges down to 2mm

Front number plate slightly cracked

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2011 68,486 miles

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

off side front tyre worn on edge

poor image on both headlights

rear number plate fayeded

Pass 9 Oct 2010 26,649 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 21,718 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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PY56 AOV is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PY56 AOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PY56 AOV registered?

PY56 AOV is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 November 2006.

Is PY56 AOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY56 AOV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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