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KS56 GMX

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

176,884 mi
Last recorded176,884 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 176,884 miles

Exhaust mounts corroded

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Outer sills corroded but not considered excessive

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

Pass 25 May 2023 166,537 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres cracking in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure Lamp unit in tailgate (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside low & slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some minor cracking in rear tyres tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wipers noisy on screen

Fail 19 May 2023 166,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure Lamp unit in tailgate (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some minor cracking in rear tyres tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wipers noisy on screen

Pass 9 Dec 2021 157,827 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres very worn on edges - Advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside tail light cover missing

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 157,513 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres very worn on edges - Advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside tail light cover missing

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 148,410 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 148,315 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 138,928 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 138,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inside edge - Advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Intermittent fault, light reset (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 128,820 miles

Nearside Front 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))

rust starting on front wings

Pass 6 Dec 2017 120,387 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 112,025 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 103,232 miles

Centre Rear starting too corrode

Rear rear wheel bearing noise ,may be nearside rear ,best fit pair

Pass 10 Dec 2014 100,111 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 100,108 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 95,843 miles

2x bad cracks on inner sidewall of o/s/f tyre

back box corroded through first skin

small cut in n/s/r tyre

small cut in o/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover

small cut in o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2012 91,142 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 91,142 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 85,688 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 85,688 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs showing heavy rust on outter edges

Pass 16 Dec 2010 79,285 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to wear uneven on inside edge

Pass 13 Dec 2009 73,232 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 GMX is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GMX, 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 GMX registered?

KS56 GMX is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 December 2006.

Is KS56 GMX safe to buy?

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