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KS55 XMP

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,665 mi
Last recorded131,665 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 XMP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 131,665 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. REAR AXLE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 125,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 116,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 29 Oct 2016 108,215 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 100,619 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 100,619 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 96,408 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 96,407 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 87,027 miles

Both rear tyres feathered on inner edge

Front brake discs in slight poor condition on inner face

Nearside rear handbrake lever slightly off its stop

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Nov 2012 79,104 miles

STRONG ADVISE- both front tyres cracked on side walls

STRONG ADVISE- both front tyres worn close to the legal limit on inner edge

both rear tyres feathered on inner edge

front brake discs in slightly poor condition on inside face

various small chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Nov 2011 73,249 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 64,372 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 63,233 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 46,685 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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KS55 XMP is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KS55 XMP, 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 KS55 XMP registered?

KS55 XMP is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 January 2006.

Is KS55 XMP safe to buy?

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