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KP56 FXR

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,925 mi
Last recorded173,925 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 FXR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 173,925 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 173,867 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 147,894 miles

Central Rear Exhaust rear silencer box outer skin is corroded, but not leaking.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer CV boot leaking grease.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 142,013 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 139,004 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 135,632 miles

nearside front tyre worn bald on edges

offside front brake pads worn low

offside front tyres worn bald on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2018 131,160 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 131,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 127,255 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 123,365 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)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 123,365 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 119,076 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 119,076 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 100,654 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 82,173 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 82,172 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 70,306 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 57,275 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2011 57,275 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 47,663 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 36,594 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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KP56 FXR is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KP56 FXR, 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 KP56 FXR registered?

KP56 FXR is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 October 2006.

Is KP56 FXR safe to buy?

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