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KV56 XAM

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,891 mi
Last recorded123,891 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 XAM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 123,891 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 117,918 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 117,916 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 112,623 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 112,623 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 108,749 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 102,958 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 102,958 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 95,541 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 95,514 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 86,454 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 74,293 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 62,086 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 47,999 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,645 miles

Rear 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 XAM is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XAM, 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 XAM registered?

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

Is KV56 XAM safe to buy?

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