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HJ56 HBU

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

150,387 mi
Last recorded150,387 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 HBU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 150,387 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 145,657 miles

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Suspension Lower Arm rearward Bush Incorrect , Nearside unit fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around breather unit / hose & throttle body (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 145,652 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine noise ? , avoid damage (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

*** Engine Oil level well over Maximum ***

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease close to brake disc & pads (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively also appears to have overheated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Suspension Lower Arm rearward Bush Incorrect , Nearside unit fitted

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around breather unit / hose & throttle body (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake operation slightly rough / sticky

Pass 14 Sep 2023 139,225 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 139,225 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 131,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil fluid runs down to bottom of shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

slight bind nsr

Fail 10 Sep 2022 131,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil fluid runs down to bottom of shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

slight bind nsr

Pass 1 Sep 2021 123,619 miles

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Gaiter split at small end , leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 123,614 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole at mounting bar position (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure mounting bar detached (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Note ; Smoky at Emissions test

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Gaiter split at small end , leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 117,815 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated minor split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Areas of main tread at 2.2 mm , secondary tread low / balding on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Note ; Engine top cover missing

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / cracking in tread & outer wall , tread low at inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 117,810 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 , non DPF (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated minor split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Areas of main tread at 2.2 mm , secondary tread low / balding on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Note ; Engine top cover missing

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / cracking in tread & outer wall , tread low at inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 112,267 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 112,138 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Power steering stiff operation

TPMS warning light staying on

Pass 2 Oct 2012 111,885 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body damage to nearside rear/offside rear and offside front

traction control light on

Pass 20 Sep 2011 89,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side rear wheel arch damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2011 89,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

off side rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2010 58,320 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 50,265 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 50,265 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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 HBU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HJ56 HBU, 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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HJ56 HBU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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