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KS55 XMU

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,781 mi
Last recorded123,781 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 XMU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 123,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 119,644 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear have a corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s rear light in tailgate loose but not likely to fall off

Fail 18 Feb 2022 119,644 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s rear low and cracked showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear have a corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front and o/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s rear light in tailgate loose but not likely to fall off

Pass 20 Feb 2021 117,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin More worn than O/S/R. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 117,379 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin More worn than O/S/R. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 115,660 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

back box outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2020 115,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2019 111,699 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Reverse light not working.

Fail 19 Feb 2019 111,699 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Reverse light not working.

Pass 8 Feb 2018 101,790 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 82,326 miles

ENGINE COVER, UNDER BODY COVERS & UNDERTRAY FITTED.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO PIT ON INNER EDGES. BACK PLATES ALSO CORRODED (FRONT).

Fail 16 Feb 2017 82,326 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

ENGINE COVER, UNDER BODY COVERS & UNDERTRAY FITTED.

Pass 9 Feb 2016 77,300 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 73,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2015 73,173 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 70,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear of offside front to rear brake pipe oxidizing

Pass 4 Feb 2013 67,150 miles

slight corrosion on both front discs

slight imbalance in front brakes

Fail 4 Feb 2013 67,144 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight corrosion on both front discs

slight imbalance in front brakes

Pass 4 Feb 2012 60,713 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 54,087 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 50,799 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 50,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 41,565 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 XMU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 KS55 XMU, 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 XMU registered?

KS55 XMU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 January 2006.

Is KS55 XMU safe to buy?

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