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KS55 XMW

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,078 mi
Last recorded128,078 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 XMW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 128,078 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underneath generally rusty

Fail 13 Feb 2023 128,078 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underneath generally rusty

Pass 10 Feb 2022 119,067 miles

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

under neath genraly rasty and o/s f wing rasty

Fail 10 Feb 2022 119,067 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction item hanging (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

under neath genraly rasty and o/s f wing rasty

Pass 21 Jan 2021 109,749 miles

Axle bush worn

Pass 12 Feb 2020 108,934 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 105,157 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener and dash cam removed ()

Fail 7 Feb 2019 105,157 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both dip beams too high (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener and dash cam removed ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 103,643 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 88,788 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 78,874 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 74,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 68,094 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 60,439 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 51,219 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 39,870 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 32,246 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 20,851 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 20,851 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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 XMW is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS55 XMW registered?

KS55 XMW is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 January 2006.

Is KS55 XMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS55 XMW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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