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HG56 OJS

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,622 mi
Last recorded152,622 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 OJS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 152,622 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 147,799 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 147,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 143,442 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 143,442 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 141,797 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 131,883 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively borderline pass (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 131,883 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively borderline pass (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 121,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 121,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 111,973 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 111,932 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 101,528 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 101,528 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 86,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

pos. poor connection on o/s/r outer side light and stop lamp !!

Pass 16 Nov 2013 76,550 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 66,672 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake pads look low

Pass 21 Nov 2011 56,104 miles

engine oil low mark dipstick

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2010 46,828 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2009 35,819 miles

under trays fitted

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 OJS is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HG56 OJS, 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 OJS registered?

HG56 OJS is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is HG56 OJS safe to buy?

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