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NX56 KFW

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

132,742 mi
Last recorded132,742 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX56 KFW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 132,742 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Dec 2022 132,739 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Nov 2022 132,613 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun protector (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body not fully secure front bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2021 125,114 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded at rear silencer pipe leaking gas cannot inspect due to exhaust paste

rear shock absorbers corroded but not leaking or weakened

Fail 25 Oct 2021 125,114 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust corroded at rear silencer pipe leaking gas cannot inspect due to exhaust paste

rear shock absorbers corroded but not leaking or weakened

Pass 23 Oct 2020 114,776 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 96,978 miles

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

Nearside Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both bearings on nearside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 82,315 miles

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

Offside 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)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 82,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 7 Jul 2017 76,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Fail 7 Jul 2017 76,006 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake disc dust shield not adequately supported

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Rear Exhaust heat shield not adequately supported

Pass 18 Jul 2016 65,459 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 69,393 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded off

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf tyre cracking within tread

undertray fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2015 61,389 miles

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

Centre exhaust bracket corroded off

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres out of shape on inner tread+cracking badly within tread

nsf tyre cracking within tread

osr caliper arm not returning back fully

slight bind osr wheel

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 54,763 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust bracket corroded off still secure

nsr tyre out of shape inner edge

osr tyre cracking within tread

Fail 7 Nov 2014 54,763 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust bracket corroded off still secure

nsr tyre out of shape inner edge

osr tyre cracking within tread

Pass 9 Nov 2013 47,624 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust brackets corroded

osr caliper arm not returning back fully

osr tyre cracking within tread

uneven wear on nsr tyre inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2013 47,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust brackets corroded

osr caliper arm not returning back fully

osr tyre cracking within tread

uneven wear on nsr tyre inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2012 40,780 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 33,255 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 28,382 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 28,382 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 22,403 miles

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

rear reg seperating

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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NX56 KFW is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NX56 KFW, 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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NX56 KFW is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 December 2006.

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