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AU56 HZA

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,699 mi
Last recorded163,699 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 HZA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 163,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity rear lights (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

both front cv boots damaged

exhaust brackets broke

Pass 30 Oct 2019 153,313 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

centre exhaust bracket broke

front cv boots damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2019 153,313 miles

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

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

centre exhaust bracket broke

front cv boots damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2018 144,605 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 144,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 119,924 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 119,908 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Not present (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Not present (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both front fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 20 Sep 2017 119,890 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 101,153 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

No Smoke Detected

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 91,354 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 80,232 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 80,232 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 68,871 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 68,871 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 60,483 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 60,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 52,540 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 46,061 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010 45,812 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 36,091 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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AU56 HZA is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AU56 HZA, 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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AU56 HZA is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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