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KS56 EJD

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,276 mi
Last recorded131,276 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 EJD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 131,276 miles

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

tyre pressure lamp on

Fail 16 Aug 2021 131,276 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

tyre pressure lamp on

Pass 6 Aug 2020 126,997 miles

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

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

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

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Fail 4 Aug 2020 126,991 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached exhaust heat shield rear (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 7 Aug 2019 113,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jul 2018 103,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 99,053 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 10 Aug 2017 99,053 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits high (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive high (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine warning light on

Pass 11 Aug 2016 93,373 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 85,327 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 76,930 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 68,779 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 56,639 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2011 51,287 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 44,207 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 38,731 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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KS56 EJD is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KS56 EJD, 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 KS56 EJD registered?

KS56 EJD is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 December 2006.

Is KS56 EJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS56 EJD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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