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KN56 SOC

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,937 mi
Last recorded216,937 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 SOC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 216,937 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Jun 2019 216,404 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2018 109,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 109,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible converted to HID (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible converted to HID (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 99,571 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 76,158 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight cuts to inner sidewall but do not expose cords

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2016 76,158 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre has slight cuts to inner sidewall but do not expose cords

Nearside Front wing mirror loose

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 74,346 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 74,346 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 72,170 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 67,238 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 67,238 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 42,820 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 27,496 miles

traction control light on

Pass 10 Sep 2009 19,353 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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KN56 SOC is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KN56 SOC, 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 KN56 SOC registered?

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

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