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DU56 KWH

2006 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

141,962 mi
Last recorded141,962 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 KWH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 141,962 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 141,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 141,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

rear subframe corroded

slight corrosion both front outer sills

Pass 17 Oct 2024 137,674 miles

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 132,994 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 128,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 123,381 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 117,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 117,243 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer box not loose, but badly corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also at 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes, also discs corroded. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 117,243 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer box not loose, but badly corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also at 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes, also discs corroded. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 115,108 miles

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection.

Exhaust centre section support bracket corroded to excess, insecure and not supporting system.

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

Nearside outer tail lamp and stop lamp bulb dim.

Fail 6 Nov 2018 114,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection.

Exhaust centre section support bracket corroded to excess, insecure and not supporting system.

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Showing Blue colour. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside outer tail lamp and stop lamp bulb dim.

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Showing Blue colour. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 108,050 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Nov 2016 98,844 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 93,380 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 89,404 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 80,808 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 73,663 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 65,638 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 65,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 55,056 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 44,394 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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DU56 KWH is a 2006 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DU56 KWH, 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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DU56 KWH is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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