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KV56 XAP

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,450 mi
Last recorded133,450 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 XAP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 133,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

adv centre exhaust clam deteriorated

adv corrosion on floor pan ,chassis ,inner and outer sills

adv corrosion on front and rear suspension arms not weak at time of test

adv corrosion on offside front wing taped up

adv front and rear suspension bushes perished and deteriorated no play

adv handbrake close to max travel

adv rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2018 128,856 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (drumstick) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 128,856 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (drumstick) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 120,404 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 120,404 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 109,823 miles

full length undertrays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 21 Nov 2016 109,769 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

full length undertrays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 20 Oct 2015 99,168 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 91,107 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f tyre valve stem perished

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2013 79,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2013 79,830 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 66,147 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 54,052 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 54,052 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 43,379 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 36,453 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 36,453 miles

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

Nearside 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 XAP is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XAP, 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 XAP registered?

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

Is KV56 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV56 XAP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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