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EA56 HMD

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,900 mi
Last recorded80,900 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 HMD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 80,900 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 76,752 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 73,810 miles

Front & Rear Undersection corroded

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 66,016 miles

Front & Rear Undersection corroded

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 66,015 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front & Rear Undersection corroded

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 61,809 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 61,804 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light - ON.

Pass 14 Aug 2020 59,635 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 55,521 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 55,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 52,467 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 45,817 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 41,286 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 38,907 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 34,752 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 30,797 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 24,498 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 18,054 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 14,369 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 14,369 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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EA56 HMD is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA56 HMD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA56 HMD registered?

EA56 HMD is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is EA56 HMD safe to buy?

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