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HJ56 HBY

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,155 mi
Last recorded131,155 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 HBY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 131,155 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 May 2023 124,562 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 124,557 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 109,870 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 101,886 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 101,886 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 90,201 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 85,302 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 78,345 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 66,086 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 66,086 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 65,477 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 14 Jul 2015 65,453 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Sep 2014 58,383 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

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

Offside front outer cv boot weeping

Pass 24 Sep 2013 49,653 miles

Child seat fitted Nearside rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside mirror insecure

Fail 20 Sep 2013 49,575 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Child seat fitted Nearside rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside mirror insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2012 39,281 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 30,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2010 24,121 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 6,660 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 HBY is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HBY, 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 HJ56 HBY registered?

HJ56 HBY is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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