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HJ56 HBE

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,361 mi
Last recorded143,361 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 HBE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 143,361 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front WING SLIGHT DAMAGE

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 136,036 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 136,035 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 129,267 miles

duel mass fly wheel rattling

near side rear view mirror slightly damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2016 121,573 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 112,971 miles

OSR Parking brake just met minimum required standard. It might need adjusting /fixing.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 104,111 miles

nearside rear view mirror deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2014 104,102 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear view mirror deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2013 84,324 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2013 84,324 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)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 59,631 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 34,769 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 15,078 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 12,053 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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HJ56 HBE is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HJ56 HBE, 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 HJ56 HBE registered?

HJ56 HBE is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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