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KE56 EXU

2006 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

89,336 mi
Last recorded89,336 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE56 EXU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 89,336 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 85,274 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 80,786 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 76,415 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 74,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 72,524 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 72,524 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 70,488 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 67,260 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 67,260 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 64,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres slight cracking between treads

Pass 17 Mar 2017 61,335 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 57,896 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 51,784 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 46,154 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 39,986 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 39,986 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 30,682 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 25,898 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 19,646 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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KE56 EXU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KE56 EXU, 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 KE56 EXU registered?

KE56 EXU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is KE56 EXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE56 EXU shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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