CarVerify

Free Car Check

HY56 WMC

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,015 mi
Last recorded156,015 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 WMC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 156,015 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

the under car corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2023 156,015 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

the under car corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2022 149,869 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2022 149,716 miles

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2021 147,781 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 142,938 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 142,938 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted on test (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 136,962 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 136,962 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 128,515 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2018 128,515 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2017 120,512 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 120,512 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 110,833 miles

handbrake has excessive travel on lever

Fail 13 Sep 2016 110,833 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box joint on clamp (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

handbrake has excessive travel on lever

Pass 1 Sep 2015 102,574 miles

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

both rear handbrake cables swollen and corroded

clutch juddering

engine light on

Fail 1 Sep 2015 102,571 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

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

both rear handbrake cables swollen and corroded

clutch juddering

engine light on

Pass 12 Aug 2014 94,330 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 83,927 miles

both handbrake cables weak and poor condition

Fail 20 Aug 2013 83,927 miles

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

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

both handbrake cables weak and poor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2012 65,935 miles

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

slight bind nearside rear brake

Fail 30 Aug 2011 50,466 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 50,466 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 35,622 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 26,069 miles

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

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

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

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
Full Seat Leon reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HY56 WMC is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 HY56 WMC, 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

How do I check the history of HY56 WMC?

You can check the full history of HY56 WMC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HY56 WMC registered?

HY56 WMC is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is HY56 WMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY56 WMC shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HY56 WMC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HY56 WMC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.