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KV56 GWN

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,022 mi
Last recorded123,022 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 GWN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 123,022 miles

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

engine management light on

rear silencer corroded

tps light illuminsted

Fail 20 Sep 2019 123,022 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

rear silencer corroded

tps light illuminsted

Pass 1 Nov 2018 117,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 111,841 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front both sides tyres small cracks,rear pads wearing thin,blue smoke during acceleration,

nearside front wiper smeary

Pass 2 Mar 2016 103,307 miles

Offside Front tyre outer edge wearing

child seats fitted to rear

Pass 19 Feb 2015 96,153 miles

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

exhaust mount brackets brocken,exhaust sysyem adequatly supported

minor stone chips in front screen

rear back box deteriorated

rear tyres outer edges low

Fail 18 Feb 2015 96,153 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust mount brackets brocken,exhaust sysyem adequatly supported

minor stone chips in front screen

rear back box deteriorated

rear tyres outer edges low

Pass 25 Feb 2014 89,630 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 81,255 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 73,492 miles

exhaust emissions too low to obtain a metered reading

Fail 28 Feb 2012 73,492 miles

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

exhaust emissions too low to obtain a metered reading

Pass 7 Mar 2011 62,186 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 62,010 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2009 57,942 miles

Front disc inner surfaces corroded on edges

Front tyres worn low (2-4mm)

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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KV56 GWN is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KV56 GWN, 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 KV56 GWN registered?

KV56 GWN is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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