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YE06 HCU

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

176,501 mi
Last recorded176,501 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 HCU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 176,501 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 176,501 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 170,570 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 157,529 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 136,153 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 136,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 112,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2020 112,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 107,524 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 100,846 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 100,845 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 95,816 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 92,585 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 88,976 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 82,348 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 76,763 miles

tpms indicator lamp staying illuminated

Pass 17 Sep 2012 72,839 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 71,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 71,215 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2010 63,116 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 48,713 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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YE06 HCU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YE06 HCU, 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 YE06 HCU registered?

YE06 HCU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 June 2006.

Is YE06 HCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE06 HCU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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