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HV56 GXR

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

149,663 mi
Last recorded149,663 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 GXR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 149,663 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 169,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 160,140 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013
Pass 25 Sep 2012 141,149 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 108,682 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 71,869 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 71,869 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Sep 2009 33,443 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 GXR is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 GXR, 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 GXR registered?

HV56 GXR is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is HV56 GXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV56 GXR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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