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GY56 HHW

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

154,801 mi
Last recorded154,801 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 HHW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 154,801 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 154,801 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 143,708 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 143,706 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 136,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 136,911 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 128,069 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 128,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 120,164 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides pin holes on cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 120,162 miles

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury bottom of the wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides pin holes on cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 116,284 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Oct 2020 116,284 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

poor running of engine

Pass 29 Apr 2019 101,013 miles

smal oil weep from engine and all suspension corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2019 101,013 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

smal oil weep from engine and all suspension corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 89,949 miles

Nail in tyre passenger front ()

Fail 9 May 2018 89,948 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash (4.1.D.4)

Nail in tyre passenger front ()

Pass 7 Jun 2017 86,853 miles

all covers fitted

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and wearing low

Fail 6 Jun 2017 86,852 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all covers fitted

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and wearing low

Pass 30 Jun 2016 83,554 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 83,524 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 78,312 miles

o/s/r tyre on 3mm and low on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2014 76,540 miles

damage to n/s outer sill

damage to rear of vehicle

o/s/r tyre worn low 2mm and bald on inner edge (recommend replacement)

underbody covers fitted at time of test

Pass 17 May 2013 72,013 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on the inside surfaces

Pass 28 May 2012 68,730 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 64,789 miles

osr tyre wearing badly on inside edge

Fail 4 May 2011 64,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

os inner tail light inop

osr tyre wearing badly on inside edge

Pass 20 Apr 2010 55,274 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 46,949 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 HHW is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HHW, 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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GY56 HHW is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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