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HG56 EKR

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

158,158 mi
Last recorded158,158 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 EKR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 158,158 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 158,065 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 153,966 miles

Both front wings corroded and holed

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 136,337 miles

Nearside Front corrosion forming in lower wing/seal area

Offside Front corrosion forming in lower wing/seal area

Fail 3 Nov 2023 136,335 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion forming in lower wing/seal area

Offside Front corrosion forming in lower wing/seal area

Pass 21 Oct 2022 128,659 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower wing area corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 120,228 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 111,855 miles

Handbrake travel near to excess

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rerar exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2019 104,328 miles

Handbrake travel near to excess

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Various bodywork damage

Pass 15 Oct 2018 97,343 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2017 90,410 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

surface cut in outer side wall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2016 84,101 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 84,039 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

n/s/r inner side light n/w

Pass 23 Oct 2015 75,871 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 75,871 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 68,177 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 68,177 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 61,488 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 55,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 55,755 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 47,141 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 39,128 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 30,613 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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HG56 EKR is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HG56 EKR, 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 HG56 EKR registered?

HG56 EKR is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 October 2006.

Is HG56 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG56 EKR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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