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KS56 GMO

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,385 mi
Last recorded156,385 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 156,385 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 142,075 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 132,566 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 128,062 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 128,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2019 114,107 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Fail 20 Aug 2019 114,067 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 100,805 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 100,805 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 91,198 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 83,565 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 76,115 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 67,762 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 63,021 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 63,021 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 56,108 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 46,780 miles

Nearside Front 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 front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 12 Jul 2010 36,072 miles

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

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

both rear tyres misshaped

Pass 15 Dec 2009 31,963 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 GMO 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 KS56 GMO, 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 GMO registered?

KS56 GMO is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is KS56 GMO safe to buy?

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