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HG56 XBY

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,829 mi
Last recorded68,829 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 XBY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 68,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 60,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 60,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 51,133 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 49,386 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 48,978 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 48,343 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 47,716 miles

Front tyres beginning to perish (o/s and n/s

Pass 9 Dec 2019 47,097 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 45,996 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 44,401 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 43,531 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 42,121 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 40,244 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 38,972 miles

near side rear tyre perishing

off side rear tyre perishing

Fail 13 Dec 2013 38,969 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

near side rear tyre perishing

off side rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 Dec 2012 36,758 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)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 34,864 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 31,555 miles

front number plate broken

Pass 14 Dec 2009 27,709 miles

front nunber plate cracked

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 XBY is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XBY, 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

How do I check the history of HG56 XBY?

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What year was HG56 XBY registered?

HG56 XBY is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is HG56 XBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG56 XBY shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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