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HX56 EXB

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,620 mi
Last recorded147,620 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX56 EXB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 147,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 147,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 137,622 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres bold on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 137,599 miles

Emissions not tested missfire (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres bold on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 123,972 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 103,569 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 82,583 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 82,583 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

front & rear brake discs heavily worn & corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 70,481 miles

Coolant level to high

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

NSR and OSR shock absorbers both have a slight amount of movement

OSR inner sidelight is dim

OSR tyre is featherd on inner edge

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 70,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant level to high

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

NSR and OSR shock absorbers both have a slight amount of movement

OSR inner sidelight is dim

OSR tyre is featherd on inner edge

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 58,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs pitted inner wall

Fail 26 Feb 2013 58,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs pitted inner wall

Pass 23 Feb 2012 47,014 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,939 miles

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

both front brake disc's worn

both rear tyres worn unevenly (flat spots)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 24,106 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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HX56 EXB is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HX56 EXB, 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 HX56 EXB registered?

HX56 EXB is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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