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AO56 UHP

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

112,756 mi
Last recorded112,756 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 UHP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 112,756 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2025 111,240 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2025 111,240 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2024 108,580 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2024 108,580 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2023 106,158 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))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2022 104,377 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 104,377 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 104,345 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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 10 Jun 2021 102,941 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 99,194 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 99,147 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 93,083 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 93,083 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut, showing ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut, showing ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 89,114 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 84,211 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 84,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 79,583 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 79,542 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 75,437 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 66,330 miles

Rear silencer corroded at inlet pipe joint.

Rear tyres wearing, near / at wear bars.

Pass 10 Oct 2013 58,071 miles

Headlights, aim at upper limit.

Offside front strut, top mount noisy.

Rear silencer inlet corroded.

Pass 22 Oct 2012 48,243 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Nov 2011 39,534 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 28,700 miles

Front tyres worn low.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 27,889 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 16,598 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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AO56 UHP is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AO56 UHP, 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 AO56 UHP registered?

AO56 UHP is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is AO56 UHP safe to buy?

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