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KS56 VPO

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,175 mi
Last recorded146,175 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 VPO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 146,175 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 146,174 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 142,820 miles

Offside Front Lower bottom ball joint has slight play

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 135,589 miles

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jan 2017 130,030 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 130,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 122,361 miles

exhaust box deteriorated and centre mounts deteriorated

Fail 29 Dec 2015 122,361 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust box deteriorated and centre mounts deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2014 116,893 miles

exhaust rear box and pipe corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2014 116,893 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust rear box and pipe corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2013 111,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer box corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2012 96,088 miles

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 21 Dec 2011 87,273 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 69,894 miles

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Fail 18 Dec 2010 69,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

front inner brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 16 Dec 2009 51,869 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 VPO is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VPO, 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 VPO registered?

KS56 VPO is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is KS56 VPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS56 VPO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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