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KR56 RYG

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

187,025 mi
Last recorded187,025 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 187,025 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 187,025 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2025 175,729 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Noearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 175,724 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Noearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 163,263 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 163,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 149,502 miles

Offside Front wing mirror outer casing is slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2021 143,138 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 139,035 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 134,771 miles

Engine undertray loose.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 134,771 miles

Engine undertray loose.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 128,631 miles

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

Rear exhaust box excessively corroded.

Fail 9 Nov 2018 128,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box excessively corroded.

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 124,638 miles

exhaust back box corroded but not leaking gas

Fail 3 Nov 2017 124,638 miles

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)

exhaust back box corroded but not leaking gas

Pass 18 Nov 2016 119,114 miles

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

Offside Outer cv boot split at small clip

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2016 119,114 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Outer cv boot split at small clip

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 114,341 miles

both front outer cv gaiters deteriorating

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 7 Nov 2014 109,511 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 105,457 miles

Heavy corrosion to exhaust silencer.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 100,375 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

minor stonechips in screen - rear number plate badly discoloured - wipers poor - both front coil springs corroding - rear antiroll bar rusty - rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2011 94,657 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 94,657 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 74,066 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s door mirror loose

n/s/r seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2010 74,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s door mirror loose

n/s/r seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2009 51,414 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 51,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge and distorted slightly

Rear brake pads seem to be wearing low

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 RYG is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 RYG, 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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KR56 RYG is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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