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KE56 JDU

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

151,877 mi
Last recorded151,877 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE56 JDU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 151,877 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 141,237 miles

front discs corroded

offside rear shock leaking

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2023 141,237 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front discs corroded

offside rear shock leaking

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2022 131,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 118,610 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 118,610 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 108,871 miles

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in offside steering rack end

Fail 18 Nov 2020 108,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 16 Nov 2019 99,542 miles

nearside front worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2019 99,542 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2018 89,420 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 89,420 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 77,845 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 77,845 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 68,372 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 68,356 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 59,871 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 59,871 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 50,830 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 50,829 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 42,612 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 36,350 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 26,746 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 22 Oct 2010 21,836 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 14 Nov 2009 19,519 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 JDU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KE56 JDU, 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 KE56 JDU registered?

KE56 JDU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 November 2006.

Is KE56 JDU safe to buy?

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