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KU06 LHV

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

181,722 mi
Last recorded181,722 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 LHV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 181,722 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 181,722 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 165,110 miles

REAR WIPER INOPERATIVE

Pass 18 Mar 2019 144,916 miles

Chip to screen

Plastic undertray damaged

o/s/f shock absorber damp

Fail 15 Mar 2019 144,863 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres wearing low+ perishing

Chip to screen

Front brake pads worn low/discs worn

Plastic undertray damaged

n/s/f tyre perishing in tread

n/s/r brake pads wearing low

o/s/f shock absorber damp

Pass 13 Mar 2018 124,262 miles

chip to screen

engine under tray damaged

front brake pads wearing low / discs lipped

nearside front drop link rubber perishing

Fail 9 Mar 2018 124,162 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

chip to screen

engine under tray damaged

front brake pads wearing low / discs lipped

nearside front drop link rubber perishing

Pass 10 Mar 2017 109,635 miles

Nearside Front Slight misting of fluid behind caliper

Pass 11 Mar 2016 96,823 miles

n/s/f wishbone bush slightly worn

Pass 6 Mar 2015 85,294 miles

front tyres slightly low

Pass 7 Mar 2014 75,479 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 64,730 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight movement in o/s/f wishbone bush [minimal movement]

Pass 13 Mar 2012 55,806 miles

rear tyres getting low + perished

slight movement in o/s/f wishbone bush

Fail 13 Mar 2012 55,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres getting low + perished

slight movement in o/s/f wishbone bush

Pass 10 Mar 2011 45,572 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 34,130 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 34,130 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 25,171 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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KU06 LHV 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 KU06 LHV, 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 KU06 LHV registered?

KU06 LHV is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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