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KU56 CUA

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,453 mi
Last recorded125,453 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 CUA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 125,453 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside outer sill are corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2021 108,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 27 Apr 2020 90,903 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 84,615 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 82,110 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 75,822 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 70,148 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust system corroding

Pass 4 Dec 2014 63,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2014 63,587 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2013 57,981 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust back box corroded

under trays fitted and broken

Pass 20 Nov 2013 57,981 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust back box corroded

under trays fitted and broken

Pass 21 Nov 2012 49,898 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

airbag light on

both front tyres inner sidewalls cut not reached plys

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2012 49,897 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

airbag light on

both front tyres inner sidewalls cut not reached plys

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2011 40,234 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 31,950 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 23 Nov 2009 23,174 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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KU56 CUA is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KU56 CUA, 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 KU56 CUA registered?

KU56 CUA is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is KU56 CUA safe to buy?

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