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ML56 DHJ

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

126,895 mi
Last recorded126,895 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 DHJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 126,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyre treads cracked on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 126,113 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 125,319 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 125,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 124,557 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 123,479 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both tyre treads starting to deform (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2021 123,476 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both tyre treads starting to deform (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2020 122,093 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 116,993 miles

both front tyre treads worn on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2018 110,708 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 104,827 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 98,487 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 92,225 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2014 86,552 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 77,514 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 77,514 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 68,567 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 61,583 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 52,737 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 46,918 miles

engine oil level low

front number plate slightly damaged

slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall

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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ML56 DHJ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ML56 DHJ, 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

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What year was ML56 DHJ registered?

ML56 DHJ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 November 2006.

Is ML56 DHJ safe to buy?

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