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GY56 HGJ

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,858 mi
Last recorded144,858 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 HGJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 144,858 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 120,076 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 115,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine mil light on

item removed from drivers view before test

Pass 1 Dec 2014 96,087 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 96,082 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 71,793 miles

Both rear tyres have unusual wear on inner edges

Fluid residue near abs unit but no sign of leakage

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

O/S/R brake slightly tight

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2013 71,793 miles

Both rear tyres have unusual wear on inner edges

Fluid residue near abs unit but no sign of leakage

O/S/R brake slightly tight

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 51,317 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 51,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front tyres heavily perished

Pass 9 Nov 2011 30,655 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 25,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2009 19,904 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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GY56 HGJ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GY56 HGJ, 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 GY56 HGJ registered?

GY56 HGJ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 October 2006.

Is GY56 HGJ safe to buy?

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