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KV56 GWP

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

169,775 mi
Last recorded169,775 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 169,775 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 169,716 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 154,775 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 145,584 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 143,494 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 143,484 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 126,019 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 126,017 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 110,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 98,209 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 95,626 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 95,626 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 88,726 miles

exhaust back box joint coroded

Pass 23 Oct 2014 77,454 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 68,071 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 56,776 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 49,411 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 39,604 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 29,479 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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KV56 GWP is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GWP, 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 KV56 GWP registered?

KV56 GWP is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is KV56 GWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV56 GWP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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