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WJ06 KSO

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,740 mi
Last recorded166,740 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 KSO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 166,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 166,628 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 161,402 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 161,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Direction indicator not working N/S O/S (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 156,752 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 156,679 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 150,872 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt REAR N/S O/S ()

Fail 7 Jun 2022 150,655 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt REAR N/S O/S ()

Pass 17 Jun 2021 144,286 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s o/s ()

Fail 17 Jun 2021 144,286 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s o/s ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 137,378 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

Fail 9 Jan 2020 137,312 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

Pass 3 Jan 2019 133,280 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Jan 2019 133,280 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low N/S O/S (4.1.2 (a))

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jun 2017 120,891 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 114,681 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Fail 1 Jul 2016 114,681 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 10 Jun 2015 109,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 109,925 miles

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

Offside 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 104,557 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 104,557 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 12 Feb 2013 102,365 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 88,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 88,871 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 72,797 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 72,797 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 58,492 miles

advise nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2009 43,478 miles

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

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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WJ06 KSO is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WJ06 KSO, 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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WJ06 KSO is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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