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KO06 GVR

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

174,351 mi
Last recorded174,351 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 GVR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 174,351 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 174,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 168,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front nearside front suspension arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front brake pads slightly damage (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 158,398 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 158,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 149,555 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edge.

Both rear tyre treads wearing unevenly on inner edges.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 141,028 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 128,225 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 128,225 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 115,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Jun 2015 115,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jun 2014 104,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre perished and worn close to the legal limit

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge and close to the legal limit

oil added for test 1.5 ltr

Fail 17 Jun 2014 104,235 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre perished and worn close to the legal limit

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge and close to the legal limit

oil added for test 1.5 ltr

Pass 11 Jun 2013 93,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate is damaged.

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall.

Fail 11 Jun 2013 93,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate is damaged.

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 30 Jun 2012 87,924 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tpms warning light on !

Fail 30 Jun 2012 87,924 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside handbrake lever on caliper not returning fully

tpms warning light on !

Pass 3 Aug 2010 69,389 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on tread

Fail 30 Jul 2010 69,384 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on tread

Pass 17 Jul 2009 47,640 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 47,640 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 GVR is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GVR, 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 GVR registered?

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

Is KO06 GVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO06 GVR shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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