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KO06 GWU

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,228 mi
Last recorded136,228 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 136,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both front wings and body sills slightly corroded.

Pass 29 Sep 2020 121,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2019 113,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded.

Fail 3 Sep 2019 113,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded.

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 105,235 miles

Both front fog lamps damaged.

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 98,754 miles

Both outer sills corroded close to limit. 1

Centre and rear exhaust corroded slightly. 2

Offside rear brake back plate corroded. 1

Rear brakes binding on slightly. 3

Rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit. 1

Fail 4 Jul 2017 98,754 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both outer sills corroded close to limit. 1

Centre and rear exhaust corroded slightly. 2

Offside rear brake back plate corroded. 1

Rear brakes binding on slightly. 3

Rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit. 1

Pass 1 Jul 2016 91,065 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2016 91,062 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

2) Rear disks and pads worn close to limit

Offside front tyre worn on edges and has 3mm tread remaining

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2015 80,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 21 Mar 2015 80,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 31 Dec 2013 70,721 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)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 64,385 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 57,293 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to limits.

Fail 17 Aug 2011 57,293 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

(1) Nearside rear and offside front tyres worn down to limit on inner edges.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 44,352 miles

(5) Both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape on inner edges.

(6) Nearside door mirror slightly insecure.

(9) Front brake pads worn close to limit.

Fail 1 Jul 2010 44,352 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

(5) Both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape on inner edges.

(6) Nearside door mirror slightly insecure.

(9) Front brake pads worn close to limit.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 32,435 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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KO06 GWU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KO06 GWU, 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 GWU registered?

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

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