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SB56 OYV

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,770 mi
Last recorded154,770 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 OYV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 154,770 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 154,025 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective center section brackets corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2022 154,024 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned hanging out the front wing / retaining clip broken (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective center section brackets corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2021 149,883 miles

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

Nearside front fog light inoperative

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 142,377 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 137,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front@29%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2018 129,867 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 121,445 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall starting to perish

Fail 16 Nov 2017 121,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall starting to perish

Pass 11 Mar 2016 118,358 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 118,348 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 110,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

advise o/s/r tyre cut on side wall not showing cord

advise rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2015 110,508 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

advise o/s/r tyre cut on side wall not showing cord

advise rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2014 100,816 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 94,139 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust backbox slighty corroded

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Pass 1 Feb 2012 88,187 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 88,187 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 80,627 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 72,591 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 OYV is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OYV, 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 OYV registered?

SB56 OYV is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is SB56 OYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB56 OYV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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