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KR56 RYU

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,271 mi
Last recorded122,271 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 122,271 miles

Front Front bumper loose/Damaged.

Front Front fog lamps missing.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both n/s and o/s. (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 122,263 miles

Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bushes, both n/s and o/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Front bumper loose/Damaged.

Front Front fog lamps missing.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both n/s and o/s. (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 118,253 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 107,092 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer cv boots in poor condition (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 107,068 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer cv boots in poor condition (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 98,299 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 91,409 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 83,384 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 83,361 miles

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 78,708 miles

Cracks in sidewalls of rear tyres[inner]

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

Pass 25 May 2018 75,054 miles

Both front outer driveshaft gaiters deteriorated not allowing dirt ingress

Pass 26 May 2017 65,039 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 59,292 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 53,755 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front wiper blades smear

Pass 2 Jun 2014 50,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 47,584 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 47,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 40,918 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 35,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

REAR DISC SLIGHTLY WORN

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

Fail 11 Jun 2011 35,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

REAR DISC SLIGHTLY WORN

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 32,315 miles

rear both tyres have slight surface cracks

Pass 12 Nov 2009 24,011 miles

both front tyres getting close to wear bands.

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 RYU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RYU, 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 RYU registered?

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

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