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KJ56 XWU

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

103,946 mi
Last recorded103,946 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 XWU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 103,946 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 103,946 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 90,484 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 87,318 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp not working

Pass 20 Aug 2022 82,877 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 81,132 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 79,564 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 75,456 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 69,585 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 63,735 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 58,987 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 53,377 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 48,317 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 44,411 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 41,000 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 36,005 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 29,380 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 24,308 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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KJ56 XWU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KJ56 XWU, 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 KJ56 XWU registered?

KJ56 XWU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is KJ56 XWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ56 XWU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KJ56 XWU have outstanding finance?

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