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HJ56 XXD

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

182,217 mi
Last recorded182,217 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 XXD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 182,217 miles

Central Front Body component slightly loose panel damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2021 169,815 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 169,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached stud broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 169,179 miles

Central Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Body component insecure wheel arch splash shield jamming on suspension (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view lens damaged (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition corroded

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Inner wheel arch splash shield insecure

no reverse light

Pass 27 Jun 2019 152,633 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 141,559 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 141,559 miles

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

Nearside 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 128,780 miles

Near side parking brake cable in poor condition

Fail 29 Jun 2017 128,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Near side parking brake cable in poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2016 123,643 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 116,754 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 113,099 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 109,406 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 107,878 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 96,468 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 96,468 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 76,553 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 56,031 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front reg plate slightly damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2009 56,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front reg plate slightly 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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HJ56 XXD is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XXD, 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 XXD registered?

HJ56 XXD is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is HJ56 XXD safe to buy?

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