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KS56 FNP

2006 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

163,692 mi
Last recorded163,692 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 FNP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 163,692 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2026 163,683 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2024 157,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front brake disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (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 out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 157,008 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire heat shield insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc face has corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 152,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 152,595 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 149,305 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 149,305 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 147,739 miles

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

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

Surface cut to o/s rear outer tyre wall

Fail 21 Jan 2021 147,726 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Surface cut to o/s rear outer tyre wall

Pass 13 Jan 2020 142,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 142,914 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 131,276 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 131,276 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2018 122,019 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axel (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 20 Jan 2017 115,197 miles

REAR EXHAUST (BACKBOX) CORRODED

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 114,763 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 23 Nov 2015 102,728 miles

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

Offside front tyre perishing

Fail 20 Nov 2015 102,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside front tyre perishing

Pass 8 Dec 2014 94,237 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 82,339 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 71,773 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 60,615 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 49,942 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 31,948 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 FNP is a 2006 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FNP, 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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KS56 FNP is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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