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KV56 XAR

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,072 mi
Last recorded146,072 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 146,072 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 133,656 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 118,257 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 118,253 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 108,920 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 94,346 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust bracket corroded / broken

emissions high/ smokey

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

offside front tyre tread bald on inner edge

surface corrosion on brake discs

Pass 17 Jan 2014 83,169 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 71,722 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 60,725 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 60,723 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 60,711 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 48,427 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 36,182 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 XAR is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XAR, 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 XAR registered?

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

Is KV56 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV56 XAR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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