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NU56 HWE

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

124,664 mi
Last recorded124,664 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 HWE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 124,664 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 115,587 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 115,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

offside front wing corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2022 103,938 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 91,408 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 91,408 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 66,103 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 63,405 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 60,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2018 60,376 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2017 57,450 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 54,277 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 49,851 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 44,051 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 37,303 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 33,062 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 27,331 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 22,610 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 16,454 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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NU56 HWE is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NU56 HWE, 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 NU56 HWE registered?

NU56 HWE is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is NU56 HWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU56 HWE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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