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KS56 VRE

2006 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,423 mi
Last recorded134,423 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 134,423 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 120,134 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust system corroded/poor condition

front brake discs corroded/poor condition

rear subframe corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2019 120,132 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust system corroded/poor condition

front brake discs corroded/poor condition

rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2018 115,071 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 115,071 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 106,035 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 98,555 miles

headlight beam patterns poor

rear exhaust box in poor condition

rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Pass 4 Feb 2015 94,574 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 89,238 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 84,190 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 76,893 miles

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

both rear tyre treads starting to deform

Pass 3 Feb 2012 76,893 miles

both rear tyre treads starting to deform

Pass 12 Feb 2011 70,017 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 64,226 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 63,941 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VRE is a 2006 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS56 VRE registered?

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

Is KS56 VRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS56 VRE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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