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HV56 OEW

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

213,264 mi
Last recorded213,264 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 213,264 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 213,197 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 200,805 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 200,683 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 200,420 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 178,731 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 178,422 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 166,782 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 119,579 miles

Advise tread lifting on rear tyres

Fail 10 Sep 2013 119,579 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Advise tread lifting on rear tyres

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 103,594 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 79,424 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 66,123 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 66,123 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 50,084 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 OEW is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HV56 OEW, 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 OEW registered?

HV56 OEW is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is HV56 OEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV56 OEW shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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