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KR56 DYX

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,142 mi
Last recorded150,142 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 DYX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2021 150,142 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

water leak

Pass 19 Mar 2020 147,681 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Mar 2020 147,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Mar 2019 142,883 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 142,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 138,340 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 138,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 131,800 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge and starting to split

smell of fuel under bonnet

Fail 9 Mar 2017 131,789 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge and starting to split

smell of fuel under bonnet

Pass 14 Mar 2016 124,570 miles

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2015 115,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 1 Mar 2014 102,036 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 21 Mar 2013 88,409 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 88,378 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 85,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2011 73,992 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 58,565 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 44,009 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 DYX is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DYX, 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 DYX registered?

KR56 DYX is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is KR56 DYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR56 DYX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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