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KV56 JVE

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

120,170 mi
Last recorded120,170 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 JVE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 120,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 113,740 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 113,708 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 105,628 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 105,627 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 105,619 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Brake cable insecure NOT CONNECTED (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 90,015 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 87,089 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 84,497 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 84,497 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 81,512 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 77,818 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 73,568 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 73,568 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 68,706 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 68,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 62,327 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 55,780 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2014 55,736 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 50,162 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 42,878 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 36,560 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 30,326 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 23,117 miles

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

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

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 JVE is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KV56 JVE, 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 JVE registered?

KV56 JVE is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is KV56 JVE safe to buy?

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