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KM56 TOV

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

164,732 mi
Last recorded164,732 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 TOV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 164,732 miles

ALL REAR LAMP LENSES BIACKED OUT

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 164,730 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 164,657 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 153,980 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear exhaust skin corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2022 153,980 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear exhaust skin corroded

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 149,370 miles

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

Front number plate broken

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer wall cracking ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer and inner sill corroded

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside headlight deterated

Rear exhaust box ex corroded

Rear exhaust rear mounting broken exhaust tied up with wire

Fail 25 Feb 2021 149,370 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front number plate broken

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer wall cracking ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer and inner sill corroded

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside headlight deterated

Rear exhaust box ex corroded

Rear exhaust rear mounting broken exhaust tied up with wire

Pass 5 Feb 2020 145,392 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre pressure low

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

Rear exhaust pipe tied up

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 5 Feb 2020 145,392 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre pressure low

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

Rear exhaust pipe tied up

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 25 Feb 2019 43,019 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 135,943 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded

both front tyres wearing low

both rear wish bone bushes splitting

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 26 Feb 2018 135,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing low

both rear wish bone bushes splitting

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jan 2017 130,490 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

both rear lower wishbone bushes splitting offside and nearside

Pass 4 Jan 2016 124,350 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 118,043 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

unable to check near side rear seat belt,child seat fitted,

Pass 3 Nov 2014 118,043 miles

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

unable to check near side rear seat belt,child seat fitted,

Pass 19 Oct 2013 111,018 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit.

engine code light on dash.

unable to check near side rear seat belt,child seat fitted.

very slight play in off side rear anti roll bar drop link.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 107,108 miles

off side front tyre close to legal limit,wearing on inside edge of tread pattern.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 97,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 77,384 miles

satnav holder obstructing drivers vieu

Pass 6 Nov 2009 54,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Nov 2009 54,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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KM56 TOV is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KM56 TOV, 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 KM56 TOV registered?

KM56 TOV is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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