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MK56 HHU

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,695 mi
Last recorded135,695 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 HHU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 135,695 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 126,481 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 124,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 119,215 miles

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

N/S FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGE

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 119,203 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

N/S FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGE

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 106,588 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 100,068 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 100,068 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 91,008 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 83,170 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 74,770 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 65,589 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 56,935 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 47,173 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 13 Sep 2010 38,401 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 31,654 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 26,134 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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MK56 HHU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MK56 HHU, 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 MK56 HHU registered?

MK56 HHU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is MK56 HHU safe to buy?

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