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HV56 DKF

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,798 mi
Last recorded102,798 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 DKF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 102,798 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 90,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 90,641 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 79,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 79,419 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from middle exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 66,822 miles

Nearside handbrake cable impacted and cover split

Offside handbrake cable impacted and cover split

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 66,822 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside handbrake cable impacted and cover split

Offside handbrake cable impacted and cover split

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 62,255 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 59,752 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 55,645 miles

both handbrake outer casings corroded

both raer tyres close to ware limit

Pass 23 Sep 2014 50,916 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 45,806 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 42,025 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 35,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Sep 2010 27,631 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 21,167 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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HV56 DKF is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HV56 DKF, 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 HV56 DKF registered?

HV56 DKF is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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