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KO06 FVM

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

159,653 mi
Last recorded159,653 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 FVM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 159,653 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 152,640 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 152,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2022 148,241 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 148,241 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

condition and security of rear brake backplates

Pass 23 Nov 2021 141,825 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 135,681 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 129,787 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 121,716 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 114,037 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 114,037 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective warning light on (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 106,198 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 106,198 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 92,540 miles

nearside rear seatbelt used to restrain childseat

Fail 29 Oct 2015 92,537 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective unable to determine which (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside rear seatbelt used to restrain childseat

Pass 21 Oct 2014 81,234 miles

nearside rear seatbelt used to restrain childseat unable to carry out complete test

security of exhaust rear

Pass 15 Aug 2013 57,646 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 67,646 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 61,201 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 47,288 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 39,134 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 29,295 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 28,470 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 28,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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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KO06 FVM is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 KO06 FVM, 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 KO06 FVM registered?

KO06 FVM is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 June 2006.

Is KO06 FVM safe to buy?

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