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KR56 DFV

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

186,745 mi
Last recorded186,745 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 DFV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 186,745 miles

Both sills inner and outer have surface corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2022 176,105 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 164,528 miles

Offside Front sill surface corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2021 164,452 miles

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

Offside Front sill surface corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2020 153,524 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

tpms lamp on

Pass 27 Aug 2019 142,464 miles

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 21 Sep 2018 127,805 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

hand brake high

Fail 20 Sep 2018 127,798 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

hand brake high

Pass 20 Sep 2017 107,665 miles

near side rear brake corroded and slightly binding

Pass 1 Sep 2016 100,891 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 100,890 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle and rear (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 90,971 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 84,506 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 75,405 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 70,320 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 59,531 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 40,339 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 DFV 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 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DFV, 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 DFV registered?

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

Is KR56 DFV safe to buy?

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