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HJ06 UYF

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

107,732 mi
Last recorded107,732 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 UYF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 107,732 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs rusty and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides moisture inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

TPMS Light on

Pass 10 Dec 2024 88,692 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 88,678 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tracking needed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2023 80,796 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 80,796 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 78,988 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 78,957 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 77,632 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 77,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 75,715 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

engine mil light on

Fail 24 Nov 2020 75,715 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

engine mil light on

Pass 16 May 2019 71,428 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 71,428 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 67,889 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 67,889 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2017 64,697 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 64,697 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 62,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 May 2015 60,276 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 May 2015 60,276 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2014 56,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 May 2014 56,730 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 May 2013 52,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

nearside door mirror damaged

offside rear tyre perishing and tread starting to mis-shape

Fail 22 May 2013 52,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

nearside door mirror damaged

offside rear tyre perishing and tread starting to mis-shape

Pass 1 Jun 2012 49,565 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 46,367 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 46,367 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 40,172 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 40,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 32,592 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 32,592 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear no plate damaged

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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HJ06 UYF is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 HJ06 UYF, 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 HJ06 UYF registered?

HJ06 UYF is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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The MOT history for HJ06 UYF shows 31 tests with a 54.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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