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HV56 GXS

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,295 mi
Last recorded120,295 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 GXS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 120,295 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 115,249 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 108,510 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2023 108,496 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 100,133 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake travel high

Fail 23 Aug 2022 100,132 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake travel high

Pass 26 Aug 2021 92,660 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 85,731 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 75,924 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 75,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 63,328 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 52,586 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 43,879 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 35,481 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 35,481 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 26,876 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 21,258 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 18,196 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 15,780 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 13,254 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 10,676 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 GXS is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV56 GXS registered?

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

Is HV56 GXS safe to buy?

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