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RV56 OFX

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,825 mi
Last recorded122,825 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 OFX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 122,825 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 117,969 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 109,200 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 99,182 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 94,178 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 94,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 88,482 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 82,578 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 82,576 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 77,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 31 Aug 2011 77,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 28 Aug 2010 69,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OFX is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV56 OFX, 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 RV56 OFX registered?

RV56 OFX is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 September 2006.

Is RV56 OFX safe to buy?

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