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KR06 VBX

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

227,755 mi
Last recorded227,755 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 VBX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 227,755 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 215,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

excessive clutch judder

Fail 8 Oct 2020 215,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

excessive clutch judder

Pass 11 Sep 2019 203,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 193,408 miles

high uneven rear brake application

n/s rear brake starting to bind and showing signs of over heating

Fail 29 Aug 2018 193,408 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

high uneven rear brake application

n/s rear brake starting to bind and showing signs of over heating

Pass 30 Aug 2017 184,333 miles

n/s rear brake starting to bind brake check recommended

Pass 16 May 2016 180,321 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 180,266 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s rear wheel bearing to be tested after repair

Pass 23 Apr 2015 140,668 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 140,668 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 100,344 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 100,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 76,221 miles

front brake discs heavily worn

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn to limit

Pass 28 May 2011 52,479 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 28,637 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 23,531 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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KR06 VBX is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KR06 VBX, 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 KR06 VBX registered?

KR06 VBX is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 June 2006.

Is KR06 VBX safe to buy?

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