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NJ56 KWC

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,642 mi
Last recorded150,642 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ56 KWC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 150,642 miles

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

undertrays fitted on all underbody

Fail 3 Aug 2023 150,642 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted on all underbody

Fail 22 May 2023 149,309 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to the level of smoke being emitted (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified blanked off (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has had all the silencers removed

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front tyres worn

Oil leak, but not excessive Various all over engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various if not all suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2022 137,323 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 128,037 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 128,036 miles

Offside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation missing (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2020 123,059 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has tempory repair on shoulder

Fail 9 Mar 2020 123,059 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear tyre has tempory repair on shoulder

Pass 25 Aug 2018 106,230 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 21 Aug 2017 85,655 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 31 Aug 2016 73,714 miles

Engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 9 Sep 2015 65,113 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2015 65,111 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

under trays fitted

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

high level stop light not working

Pass 18 Jun 2015 64,828 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 64,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 61,678 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 56,084 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 48,112 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 43,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2010 37,218 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 29,844 miles

Nearside Front 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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NJ56 KWC is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NJ56 KWC, 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 NJ56 KWC registered?

NJ56 KWC is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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