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KG56 HTF

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,322 mi
Last recorded126,322 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG56 HTF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 126,322 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear caliper hand brake leaver not returning to stop

small blow on exhaust

Fail 14 Aug 2020 126,322 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in upside down (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear caliper hand brake leaver not returning to stop

small blow on exhaust

Pass 12 Aug 2019 114,489 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 114,489 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached bottom arm rear bush bolt[hanging out] (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 109,271 miles

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

both rear tyres cracks in tread [age]

Pass 14 Jun 2017 103,063 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2017 103,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2016 97,199 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2016 97,158 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2015 90,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 83,213 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2014 83,213 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking and side wall damage 225 45r17

Pass 24 May 2013 73,906 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 65,845 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2012 65,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2011 56,600 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 51,561 miles

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

near side and off side front steering rack slightly knocking

Pass 26 Sep 2009 39,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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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KG56 HTF is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KG56 HTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KG56 HTF registered?

KG56 HTF is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is KG56 HTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG56 HTF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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