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KV56 VWB

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,979 mi
Last recorded101,979 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 VWB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 101,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 90,645 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 83,079 miles

Nearside Front oil leak gearbox area

front screen slight mark drivers side

Fail 30 Sep 2020 83,070 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front oil leak gearbox area

front screen slight mark drivers side

Pass 2 Sep 2019 78,926 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive very bad oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 78,924 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive very bad oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 75,330 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 71,579 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 71,578 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre scrubbing on inner edge and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 67,309 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 67,309 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 60,368 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 51,646 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 47,912 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner wheel arch plastic covers fitted

nearside rear tyre deterioration cracking by treads

rear exhaust box deterioration / corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2012 41,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 41,454 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 35,206 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 35,203 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 28,255 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 19,368 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 VWB is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VWB, 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 VWB registered?

KV56 VWB is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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