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KV56 KZJ

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,960 mi
Last recorded124,960 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 124,960 miles

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

Nearside Front wings corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wings corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 109,941 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 107,793 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2023 107,793 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2022 104,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 99,561 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 96,700 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 96,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2019 93,831 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TAIL PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 88,427 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 88,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 79,794 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2017 79,634 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 63,556 miles

2 Front tyres worn on inner edges

N/Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2016 63,556 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

2 Front tyres worn on inner edges

N/Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 58,223 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2014 51,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 51,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 43,168 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 36,621 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 30,603 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 24,615 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 18,280 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 KZJ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KZJ, 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 KZJ registered?

KV56 KZJ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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