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NU56 HWH

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

159,659 mi
Last recorded159,659 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 HWH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 159,659 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 159,373 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 155,657 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 148,859 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 137,261 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 128,389 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 128,389 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2020 123,328 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 105,246 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 105,216 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 100,193 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 88,572 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 88,415 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 79,833 miles

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Pass 9 Oct 2015 72,195 miles

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

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Fail 7 Oct 2015 72,174 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle AND FLUX POOR (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened INNERFACES INC\DEC (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 63,595 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 63,595 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 54,751 miles

engine light on

tyre pressure light on

Pass 4 Oct 2012 44,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 36,833 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 29,378 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 23,556 miles

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

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

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 HWH is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HWH, 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 HWH registered?

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

Is NU56 HWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU56 HWH shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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