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NL56 HLF

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,008 mi
Last recorded117,008 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 HLF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 117,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 106,974 miles

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

ns outer sill corroded.osf wing taped.

Fail 30 Jan 2020 106,974 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

ns outer sill corroded.osf wing taped.

Pass 27 Feb 2019 106,448 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 179,360 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 102,343 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly, discs shows signs of excessive heat

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

both intercooler hoses blowing off

Pass 19 Apr 2017 91,476 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has been glued (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2017 91,476 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has been glued (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2016 88,071 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

gearbox oil leak

offside rear tyre tread worn on its inner edge

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 24 Aug 2015 81,538 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 81,410 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2014 74,631 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 74,631 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 71,865 miles

gear box oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2012 66,148 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 66,148 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 58,557 miles

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2010 49,294 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 32,668 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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NL56 HLF is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NL56 HLF, 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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NL56 HLF is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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