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GY56 HHE

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

191,675 mi
Last recorded191,675 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 HHE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 191,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer casing rusty/split and pipe connection badly corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 191,675 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer casing rusty/split and pipe connection badly corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged abs wire rubbing/damaging outer casing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 182,102 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed ABS cable rubbing on it, needs re-routing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 182,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake cable damaged Outer collapsed (1.1.15 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Brake also showing signs of overheating (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Deteriorated outer (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed ABS cable rubbing on it, needs re-routing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 171,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 155,312 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 147,362 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2019 136,497 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 123,523 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2018 123,523 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements 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))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear tyres perishing inner sidewall

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2017 110,756 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 103,179 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 106,375 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 92,294 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust outer skins corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 86,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

leveled headlamps

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2012 74,428 miles

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

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

condition of exhaust silencer

Pass 16 Sep 2011 64,464 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 64,269 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

oil level below maximum mark

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 52,008 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 39,300 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 39,300 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 HHE is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red 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 HHE, 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 HHE registered?

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

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