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KR56 DXE

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

186,557 mi
Last recorded186,557 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 DXE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 186,557 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 172,046 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 164,417 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 164,415 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 155,443 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 151,925 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 149,429 miles

All four tyres perished but not considered excessive

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

stone chip in windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Fail 1 Oct 2020 149,429 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

All four tyres perished but not considered excessive

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

stone chip in windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Pass 20 Apr 2019 146,038 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% front brake imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen has stonechip damage in theswept area.

Fail 20 Apr 2019 146,038 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction On dash. (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% front brake imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen has stonechip damage in theswept area.

Pass 13 Mar 2018 139,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 134,211 miles

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

front brake pads getting thin

Pass 29 Feb 2016 123,142 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 110,625 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front outer cv gaiter splitting

nearside rear road wheel buckled

stonechips front screen

wear to front brake discs

Fail 25 Feb 2015 110,625 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ecu light on

nearside front outer cv gaiter splitting

nearside rear road wheel buckled

stonechips front screen

wear to front brake discs

Pass 26 Feb 2014 97,377 miles

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

dampness both rear shockers

slight wear to nearside rear tyre on inner edge

stonechips front screen

Pass 27 Feb 2013 81,420 miles

engine management light on

Pass 22 Feb 2012 66,969 miles

stonechips front screen

Pass 6 Dec 2010 50,940 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 50,938 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 39,557 miles

both front tyres inner sidewalls splitting

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 DXE is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR56 DXE registered?

KR56 DXE is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 November 2006.

Is KR56 DXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR56 DXE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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