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KR56 DFG

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,488 mi
Last recorded179,488 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 DFG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2024 179,488 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm uneven wear on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 164,508 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2023 164,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 160,472 miles

Front number plate water marked

Offside Front seat belt buckle damaged

Offside Rear lamp repaired

front brake discs and suspension components corroded

indicator repeater bulbs white

suspension bushes perished

Pass 16 Jul 2021 156,137 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Drivers seatbelt buckle outer cover broken.

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 150,313 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 150,312 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape

Pass 24 Jul 2019 143,276 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center pipe hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge 205/55 r16 91w conti (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Stalk outer plastic casing damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge 205/55 r16 91w conti (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 143,276 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective center pipe hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge 205/55 r16 91w conti (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Stalk outer plastic casing damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge 205/55 r16 91w conti (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 133,404 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 133,404 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 123,082 miles

Engine oil low.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inside edge.

Fail 10 Jul 2017 123,082 miles

Engine oil low.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inside edge.

Pass 11 Jul 2016 114,794 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 28 Jul 2015 106,635 miles

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

very slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 14 Jul 2014 90,355 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 73,247 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 60,564 miles

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

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Fail 25 Jul 2012 60,564 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

traction control lamp on

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 17 Jan 2011 44,053 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 43,849 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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KR56 DFG is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KR56 DFG, 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 KR56 DFG registered?

KR56 DFG is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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