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KN56 SMV

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

102,434 mi
Last recorded102,434 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 SMV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 102,434 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 102,434 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2025 102,032 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box split at side (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 100,799 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 100,780 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 99,935 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 98,750 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 98,662 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 96,916 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 93,367 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 93,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning lamp on (7.1.6 (a))

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

tyre pressure warning lamp on pre 2012

Pass 21 Oct 2019 90,726 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 86,434 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 83,364 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 78,273 miles

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Oct 2015 74,221 miles

both offside tyres damage to sidewalls

Fail 28 Oct 2015 74,221 miles

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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both offside tyres damage to sidewalls

both offside tyres damage to sidewalls

offside rear tyre inflated for test purposes

Fail 27 Oct 2014 67,538 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

tpm system reset for test

Pass 27 Oct 2014 67,538 miles

tpm system reset for test

Pass 19 Oct 2013 62,277 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 58,296 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 51,153 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 34,186 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 23,865 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 SMV is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KN56 SMV, 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 SMV registered?

KN56 SMV is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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