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AJ56 KPG

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

182,263 mi
Last recorded182,263 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 KPG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 182,263 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 182,259 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 172,508 miles

Bulb warning light on All bulbs working

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Outer skin on silencer rotted

Fail 6 Apr 2023 172,276 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine management light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Bulb warning light on All bulbs working

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Outer skin on silencer rotted

Pass 29 Mar 2022 164,443 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edges on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Outer skin on silencer rotted

Pass 16 Mar 2021 155,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Outer skin on silencer rotted

Pass 19 Mar 2020 147,696 miles

Outer skin on rear silencer rotted

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Mar 2019 137,492 miles

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

Outer skin on rear silencer rotted

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front and rear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 124,973 miles

Alternator pulley clutch seized

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 116,365 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 108,801 miles

childseats fitted in rear

corrosion on exhaust in places

damage to rear bumper & nearside wing & offside rear wheel arch

Fail 10 Feb 2015 100,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to rear bumper

offside front fog light not working

Pass 10 Feb 2015 100,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to rear bumper

offside front fog light not working

Fail 10 Feb 2014 90,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear discs wearing

nearside rear door do not open from inside the car

rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 10 Feb 2014 90,246 miles

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

front and rear discs wearing

nearside rear door do not open from inside the car

rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 11 Feb 2013 83,466 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 83,466 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 68,915 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 68,915 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 56,428 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 54,286 miles

Both headlamp aims on lower limit

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

Nearside front fog lamp broken

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

Slight cut in nearside front tyre wall

Slight damage to offside outer sill

Pass 7 Oct 2009 40,381 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

Front brake discs wearing inner edge

Handbrake travel long

Wiper blades poor condition

Fail 7 Oct 2009 40,381 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

Front brake discs wearing inner edge

Handbrake travel long

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wiper blades poor condition

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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AJ56 KPG is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AJ56 KPG, 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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AJ56 KPG is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 November 2006.

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