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RV56 HYU

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,033 mi
Last recorded114,033 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 HYU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 114,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 May 2022 114,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 108,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing age. 205/55/16 91v. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively hard to rotate. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing age crack related marks. 205/55/16 91v. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess sheath has worn through leaving metal cable exposed to elements. cable is swelling with rust. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing age. 205/55/16 91v. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively hard to rotate. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing age crack related marks. 205/55/16 91v. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2021 108,879 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing age. 205/55/16 91v. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively hard to rotate. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing age crack related marks. 205/55/16 91v. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess sheath has worn through leaving metal cable exposed to elements. cable is swelling with rust. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing age. 205/55/16 91v. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively hard to rotate. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing age crack related marks. 205/55/16 91v. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 105,469 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 105,469 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 100,270 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 89,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 80,581 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 80,581 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 76,944 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 72,514 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 67,409 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 62,426 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 52,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to wear uneven on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2011 43,141 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 33,350 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 22,604 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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RV56 HYU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RV56 HYU, 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 RV56 HYU registered?

RV56 HYU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is RV56 HYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV56 HYU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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