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KV56 XAJ

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

152,464 mi
Last recorded152,464 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 XAJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 152,464 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 145,415 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 137,252 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 130,094 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 130,032 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 123,013 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 115,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 108,013 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 108,013 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 98,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 87,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly.

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 79,789 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside outer sill damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 79,789 miles

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

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

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside outer sill damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 71,312 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 55,631 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 55,631 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 48,532 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 48,532 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 35,521 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 35,521 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 26,610 miles

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

due to a plastic shield covering the floors I'm unable to check the condition of some brake and fuel pipes

Pass 5 Dec 2009 26,558 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

damage to front

dipstick broken

engine management,srs lamps on

steering defect lamp,oil level lamps on

Fail 23 Nov 2009 26,558 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

damage to front

dipstick broken

engine management,srs lamps on

steering defect lamp,oil level lamps on

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 XAJ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XAJ, 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 XAJ registered?

KV56 XAJ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is KV56 XAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV56 XAJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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