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KV56 VPU

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

189,135 mi
Last recorded189,135 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 189,135 miles

Nearside 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 cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 183,311 miles

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

suspension components rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2024 173,178 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside rear brake: Slight rattling noise, inner pad is moving within caliper carrier, and causing the slight bind. I recommend inspection with a view to repair.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertray preventing leak onto floor, but underside of vehicle is covered in oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Limited access to lever caused by fitting of armrest. It is not possible to lift the lever as high as a standard vehicle without the armrest fitted. (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 173,106 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective Air flow meter unplugged. EMWL illuminated throughout inspection. (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition No silencer present in system, cat also removed, see RfR. (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Multiple lamp unit lens is tinted. Also affecting stop, direction indicator, and reverse lamp. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Stickers placed on reflector. (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Multiple lamp unit lens is tinted. Also affecting stop, direction indicator, and fog lamp. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Stickers placed on reflector. (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced High level lamp unit has a mask fitted. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear brake: Slight rattling noise, inner pad is moving within caliper carrier, and causing the slight bind. I recommend inspection with a view to repair.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertray preventing leak onto floor, but underside of vehicle is covered in oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Limited access to lever caused by fitting of armrest. It is not possible to lift the lever as high as a standard vehicle without the armrest fitted. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 163,026 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Severe vibration felt through vehicle at idle. Engine appears to also have a low speed misfire. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity All 4 rear lamps have a dark coating. Front lamps have a lighter tinted coating. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 163,026 miles

Fuel pipe insecure Underfloor fuel cooler is insecure. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall damaged, and has been partially glued. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Parking brakes low effort and not locking by end of travel, which is impeded by a centre console armrest. (1.1.6 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Severe vibration felt through vehicle at idle. Engine appears to also have a low speed misfire. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre has a screw in the outer edge of the tread.

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

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity All 4 rear lamps have a dark coating. Front lamps have a lighter tinted coating. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 156,438 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity Front and rear, Both sides. (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Engine induction hose modified: Related DTCs present also, these may affect the emissions output of the engine.

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear stabiliser mount, rear bush splitting. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched from prolonged use of faulty wiper. (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 156,426 miles

Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced Both sides front are the same intensity as the position lamps. (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition No silencers fitted to exhaust system. (8.1.1 (a))

Front Body has an unsafe modification Sharp metal towing eye fitted, and projecting approx 60mm. (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both front indicator lamps illuminate in conjunction with position lamps, turning off/on only when direction indictors are operated. (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing. (0.1 (d))

All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity Front and rear, Both sides. (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Engine induction hose modified: Related DTCs present also, these may affect the emissions output of the engine.

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear stabiliser mount, rear bush splitting. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 140,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 140,906 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Feb 2020 138,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 133,624 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 125,868 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 125,868 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 120,084 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

emits low emissions

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2016 115,889 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 113,019 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side tyre worn inner edge

off side tyre bwall cut has been glued

Pass 18 Jan 2014 103,869 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 92,672 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2012 86,966 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 86,930 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 76,500 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 76,500 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 57,337 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 57,145 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VPU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VPU, 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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KV56 VPU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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