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KS56 FLN

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,120 mi
Last recorded158,120 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 FLN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 158,120 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 145,964 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 135,060 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 135,060 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 125,055 miles

T-BELT & SERVICE,M,,205/55/16 X 4,,U/BODY PLASTICS,,2 X F/B/DISCS SCAGGY,,REAR EX BOX H/SHIELDS CORRODED..REAR SF VHSC,,NSF HL CONDENSATION=PODOT-MONITOR

Pass 7 Dec 2017 110,982 miles

T/BELT & SERVICE??,,,205/55/16 X 4,,,ENG MAN ON DASH,,,OSR TYRE,,,REAR EX BOX H/SHIELD PEELING/CORRODED....PLASTICS X 3

Pass 23 Nov 2016 95,550 miles

ENG MAN ON DASH

205/55/16 X 4

OSR BRAKE DISC/ASSEMBLEY APPEARS TO OF OVER HEATED V???

PB EFFIENCY ON MAX PASS LIMIT 16%-0PODOT-MONITOR

PLASTIC COVERS X 2

REAR EX BOX H/SHIELD CORRODED-PODOT-MONMITOR

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 19 Nov 2016 95,540 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

205/55/16 X 4

ENG MAN ON DASH

OSR BRAKE DISC/ASSEMBLEY APPEARS TO OF OVER HEATED V???

PB EFFIENCY ON MAX PASS LIMIT 16%-0PODOT-MONITOR

PLASTIC COVERS X 2

REAR EX BOX H/SHIELD CORRODED-PODOT-MONMITOR

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 11 Dec 2015 88,058 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre is worn on inside edge

Fail 28 Nov 2015 87,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

eml illuminated

Pass 25 Nov 2014 75,105 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 75,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 63,373 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 56,868 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2011 49,396 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2010 38,108 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 25,882 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 25,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 FLN is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KS56 FLN, 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

How do I check the history of KS56 FLN?

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What year was KS56 FLN registered?

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

Is KS56 FLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS56 FLN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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