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SB06 OSP

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

128,452 mi
Last recorded128,452 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 OSP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 128,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under body multiple suspension components corroded but strength not effected or showing projections

Fail 7 Feb 2023 128,447 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Lower part of the fender (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Lower part of the fender (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under body multiple suspension components corroded but strength not effected or showing projections

Pass 5 Feb 2022 125,224 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 118,715 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Wing slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2020 114,216 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Wing covered with tape

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 108,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 102,038 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 94,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear exhaust sleeve in a corroded condition

Fail 15 Dec 2016 94,916 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear exhaust sleeve in a corroded condition

Pass 10 Dec 2015 84,929 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

tyre pressures look to be low

Fail 10 Dec 2015 84,929 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

tyre pressures look to be low

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 73,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 60,959 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 60,959 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 May 2013 59,016 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 May 2013 59,016 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Jun 2012 53,402 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 4/3/3mm & IS BALD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 28 Jun 2012 53,402 miles

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 4/3/3mm & IS BALD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 16 Jun 2011 46,807 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 46,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 41,073 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 41,066 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 30,425 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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SB06 OSP is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SB06 OSP, 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 SB06 OSP registered?

SB06 OSP is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 June 2006.

Is SB06 OSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB06 OSP shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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