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OE56 KJV

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,319 mi
Last recorded148,319 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 KJV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 148,319 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 138,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 138,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 132,718 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 132,473 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 124,327 miles

Offside Front cv boot leaking grease

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 113,848 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 113,761 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 102,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bulb failure lamp on

exhaust system deteriorated ( rusty )

exhaust system heat shield adrift

Fail 25 Nov 2016 102,236 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bulb failure lamp on

exhaust system deteriorated ( rusty )

exhaust system heat shield adrift

Pass 27 Nov 2015 88,995 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 72,775 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 62,687 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 51,440 miles

2ltrs. engine oil added to bring level above minimum.

Fail 1 Nov 2011 37,559 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 37,559 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 29,441 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 22,038 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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OE56 KJV is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OE56 KJV, 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 OE56 KJV registered?

OE56 KJV is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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