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GY56 HGP

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

169,760 mi
Last recorded169,760 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 HGP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 169,760 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 155,648 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Dec 2022 149,714 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2022 149,687 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts near exhaust manifold (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 138,679 miles

exhaust loud minor leaks and corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2020 124,099 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 111,858 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 101,686 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 90,189 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 90,189 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 76,223 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 73,849 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 71,053 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 71,053 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 67,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 67,896 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 58,487 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 46,816 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 46,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 40,275 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 33,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 HGP is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HGP, 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 GY56 HGP registered?

GY56 HGP is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is GY56 HGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY56 HGP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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