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HG56 EKZ

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,600 mi
Last recorded165,600 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 EKZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 165,600 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 154,770 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 154,769 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 146,956 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 125,450 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))

under covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Jun 2018 114,945 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 101,844 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 101,821 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 85,364 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 67,984 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 49,849 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 48,751 miles

underbody has covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 10 Nov 2012 43,794 miles

no emissions detected

undrbody has covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 22 Nov 2011 39,147 miles

esp light on the dashboard

plastic covers all under the vehicle

Pass 22 Nov 2010 34,173 miles

underbody has covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 16 Nov 2009 29,986 miles

n/s/f outer tyre wall damaged plastic covers fitted under car unable to carry out full inspection

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 EKZ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EKZ, 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 HG56 EKZ registered?

HG56 EKZ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 November 2006.

Is HG56 EKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG56 EKZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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