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KS56 FON

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,798 mi
Last recorded119,798 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 FON
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 119,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also tyre stepped/worn un even on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear exhaust back-box outer skin corroding off

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 119,797 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour emitting visible smoke (DPF light on) (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also tyre stepped/worn un even on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear exhaust back-box outer skin corroding off

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 111,250 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6-2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Jul 2020 111,250 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6-2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Apr 2019 105,063 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both n/s and /os ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 105,063 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 95,185 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2018 95,184 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 91,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

center exhaust bracket corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2017 91,720 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

center exhaust bracket corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 85,646 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 74,533 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 58,080 miles

n/s/r tyre damage to rim protector strip in one area

n/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2014 58,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre damage to rim protector strip in one area

n/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2012 42,806 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 33,925 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 33,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 26,086 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 19,869 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 FON is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FON, 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 FON registered?

KS56 FON is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 December 2006.

Is KS56 FON safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS56 FON shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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