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KV56 JRO

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,609 mi
Last recorded116,609 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 JRO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 116,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has thorn sticking through sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 116,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has thorn sticking through sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 111,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both front tyres badly worn on edges, only just legal at time of test

Fail 2 Oct 2019 111,645 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

both front tyres badly worn on edges, only just legal at time of test

Pass 20 Sep 2018 106,251 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 103,422 miles

adjust internal headlight aim switch

Pass 27 Sep 2016 99,822 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 99,822 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 97,894 miles

Centre silencer deteriorating

Nearside Rear tyre approaching limit

Fail 30 Sep 2015 97,894 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre silencer deteriorating

Nearside Rear tyre approaching limit

Fail 26 Aug 2014 93,809 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 93,809 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 83,870 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat.

Fail 13 Aug 2013 83,870 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 72,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Aug 2012 72,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 62,668 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 62,668 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 52,854 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,643 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 JRO is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KV56 JRO, 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 JRO registered?

KV56 JRO is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is KV56 JRO safe to buy?

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