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HY56 WMG

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

138,749 mi
Last recorded138,749 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 WMG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 138,749 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear npl lights dim

Pass 8 Apr 2025 133,123 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle connection (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 126,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 126,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 122,245 miles

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

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

Offside registration lamp slightly dim

Pass 2 Apr 2022 115,749 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 107,520 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 107,520 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 102,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc red from overheating due to brake binding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer cv boot slight split

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall , tyre also out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 94,684 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 88,622 miles

Central exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2017 82,756 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer side wall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 82,756 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front bumper trim missing

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer side wall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Offside door mirror body insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2016 76,887 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 76,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre exhaust mount rusted

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

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

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

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust mount bolts loose

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 73,372 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 73,370 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 65,599 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 60,422 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 52,955 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 44,295 miles

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 2 Sep 2010 36,892 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 27,990 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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HY56 WMG is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HY56 WMG, 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 HY56 WMG registered?

HY56 WMG is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 September 2006.

Is HY56 WMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY56 WMG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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