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PJ56 HZS

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,570 mi
Last recorded178,570 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 HZS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 178,570 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 174,464 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 174,462 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 168,872 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 166,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 166,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 163,573 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 163,549 miles

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 159,703 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 153,483 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 153,483 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 149,173 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2016 148,838 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 148,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 144,098 miles

Centre exhaust heavily corroded

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 134,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 128,824 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 109,961 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 90,045 miles

plastic floor covers fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2009 64,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 64,110 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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PJ56 HZS is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PJ56 HZS, 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 PJ56 HZS registered?

PJ56 HZS is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is PJ56 HZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ56 HZS shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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