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KE56 GPU

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,355 mi
Last recorded139,355 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE56 GPU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 139,355 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Apr 2022 139,354 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2020 135,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 120,225 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 120,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 118,661 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 114,043 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 114,043 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 110,353 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 110,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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 21 Oct 2015 105,622 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2014 99,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Oct 2013 95,292 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 78,587 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 78,587 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 57,858 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 46,530 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 35,729 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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KE56 GPU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 KE56 GPU, 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 KE56 GPU registered?

KE56 GPU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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