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RV56 OFK

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

117,214 mi
Last recorded117,214 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 OFK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 117,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wing corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2026 117,214 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Split/perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wing corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2024 114,151 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2024 108,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lens slightly damaged

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 108,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lens slightly damaged

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 103,381 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 103,378 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 98,172 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 98,147 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 90,939 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 90,904 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 86,969 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 82,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 82,967 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 78,705 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 78,703 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 73,054 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 29 Sep 2015 67,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge to 3mm of tread

plastic covers on engine and on underside

Pass 26 Sep 2014 63,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight leak power steering rack pinion area

wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2013 59,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 56,195 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 52,547 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 42,692 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 28,952 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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RV56 OFK 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 RV56 OFK, 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 RV56 OFK registered?

RV56 OFK is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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