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KY56 OVR

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,006 mi
Last recorded145,006 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 OVR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 145,006 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 144,949 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 133,637 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 167,622 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 152,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2013 132,913 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2013 132,904 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2012 117,690 miles

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

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

engine management light on

traction control light on

Fail 31 Aug 2012 117,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

2 litres of oil added.

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine management light is on.

traction control light is on.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 102,909 miles

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

near side rear tyre worn on inside edge of tread

Pass 7 Sep 2010 93,629 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 73,888 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 73,885 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KY56 OVR is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KY56 OVR, 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.

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What year was KY56 OVR registered?

KY56 OVR is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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