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SB56 OYF

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

201,422 mi
Last recorded201,422 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 OYF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2023 201,422 miles

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

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive UNDER TREY FITTED (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 194,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer cill jacking point slight scabby/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 185,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer cill scabby around jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under showing sign of surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 178,753 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 Nov 2018 167,288 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 150,414 miles

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

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 23 Nov 2016 129,859 miles

Front both tyres worn on outer edge

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 129,414 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Front both tyres worn on outer edge

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 119,062 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 108,235 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 104,695 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 90,954 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 90,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 75,965 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 75,963 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 63,126 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 37,468 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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SB56 OYF is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SB56 OYF, 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 SB56 OYF registered?

SB56 OYF is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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