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RO56 UBK

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

165,317 mi
Last recorded165,317 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 UBK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 165,317 miles

All rear suspension rubber bushes deteriorated

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear . (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded , Rear silencer outer skin peeling .

General underside corrosion .

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake effort half of the effort on the offside rear .

Offside Rear light lens slightly damaged .

Pass 20 Nov 2024 159,797 miles

All rear suspension rubber bushes deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded and rear silencer outer skin peeling away .

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear outer light lens damaged

Windscreen washers weak but providing enough water to clear the screen .

Fail 20 Nov 2024 159,797 miles

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

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

All rear suspension rubber bushes deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded and rear silencer outer skin peeling away .

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear outer light lens damaged

Windscreen washers weak but providing enough water to clear the screen .

Pass 29 Nov 2023 153,383 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2022 145,605 miles

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2021 132,085 miles

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2020 118,917 miles

rear back box outer skin corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2020 118,917 miles

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

rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2019 105,126 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 99,237 miles

exhaust deteriorated

plastic covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2017 91,209 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 91,209 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 83,638 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 75,959 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 68,372 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 60,634 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 54,362 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 48,992 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 41,462 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2010 41,462 miles

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

Both rear tyres perishing.

Engine cover and undertray fitted

O/S/R tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2009 30,965 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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RO56 UBK is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RO56 UBK, 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 RO56 UBK registered?

RO56 UBK is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 October 2006.

Is RO56 UBK safe to buy?

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