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VO56 HJE

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,003 mi
Last recorded73,003 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 HJE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2017 73,003 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested due to misfire on engine, (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced water ingress inside lamp unit, (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit strongly advise, (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit strongly advise, (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both, (3.6.B.4e)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

mil lamp on,

top up coolant before test,1.5litres coolant.

top up engine oil level before test, 3.0litres of 5w-40w

Pass 4 Oct 2016 65,686 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights on number 1 ()

brake fluid dirty

floor mat in way of pedals

top up coolant,1litre

top up engine oil,3litres

Fail 4 Oct 2016 65,686 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights on number 1 ()

brake fluid dirty

floor mat in way of pedals

top up coolant,1litre

top up engine oil,3litres

Pass 20 May 2015 57,431 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 57,431 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 50,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 45,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Nov 2011 39,830 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 39,830 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 33,307 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 26,767 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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VO56 HJE is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VO56 HJE, 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 VO56 HJE registered?

VO56 HJE is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is VO56 HJE safe to buy?

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