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KN56 KOW

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,883 mi
Last recorded49,883 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 KOW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 49,883 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 49,880 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 49,841 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 49,780 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 48,691 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 48,312 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 47,672 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 46,060 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 43,846 miles

offside rear tyre cracking to the treads.

Fail 3 Sep 2018 43,844 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre cracking to the treads.

Pass 4 Sep 2017 41,688 miles

cv boots starting to crack.

slight oil leak,gearbox side.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 39,311 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 37,178 miles

Both rear lower suspension arms inner bush started to perish

undertray is damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2014 35,291 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 35,266 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 31,570 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Sep 2012 29,109 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 26,028 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 26,028 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 22,302 miles

O/S/R SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 21 Sep 2009 17,828 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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KN56 KOW is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KN56 KOW, 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 KN56 KOW registered?

KN56 KOW is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is KN56 KOW safe to buy?

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