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RV56 OGC

2006 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,729 mi
Last recorded126,729 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 OGC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 126,729 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake has reserve travel (High)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Quarter panel corrosion covered under seal (Tape)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 123,164 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 120,450 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 120,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure dust cover inscure (1.1.14 (d))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 118,562 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 118,544 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2022 116,116 miles

Nearside Rear tyre as slight damage to outter wall

rear exhaust back box as corrosion but not blowing

Pass 19 Mar 2021 113,765 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 112,237 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 11,235 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 107,922 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 103,636 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 98,487 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 93,826 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 90,434 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 90,434 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 86,192 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 78,962 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 71,836 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 71,836 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/side+n/side front tyres wearing on inside edge o/side +nside rear anti_roll bare links slightly wourn

Fail 2 Feb 2011 55,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 55,481 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 37,355 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 OGC is a 2006 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OGC, 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 OGC registered?

RV56 OGC is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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