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SB56 OYZ

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,516 mi
Last recorded126,516 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 OYZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 126,516 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 98,587 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 94,184 miles

offside rear hand brake lower performance than nearside

Fail 7 May 2018 94,184 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside rear hand brake lower performance than nearside

Pass 8 May 2017 88,093 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 3 May 2016 81,036 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 81,036 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2015 72,853 miles

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

o/s/f tyre is slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 6 May 2015 72,853 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre is slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 1 May 2014 67,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2013 62,483 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 62,428 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 61,062 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 55,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2010 49,786 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 44,834 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 OYZ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SB56 OYZ, 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 OYZ registered?

SB56 OYZ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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