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KU56 CUK

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

156,697 mi
Last recorded156,697 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 CUK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 156,697 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower gearbox mount worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 151,762 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower body panel corroded , temporary repair with tape

Offside Front Lower body panel corroded , temporary repair with tape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 151,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower body panel corroded , temporary repair with tape

Offside Front Lower body panel corroded , temporary repair with tape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 149,723 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 149,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

both sides rear tyres worn on inside edge

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2020 144,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake Slightly Binding

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 144,082 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake Slightly Binding

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 136,398 miles

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

EML is on.

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 136,398 miles

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

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

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

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

EML is on.

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 124,571 miles

EML is on

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction dashcam (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 15mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 124,567 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

EML is on

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction dashcam (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 15mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 112,998 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

engine light on

Pass 13 Oct 2016 102,718 miles

Engine warning light on

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

Rear suspension bushes deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 86,644 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wear to inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' zone B staring (8.3.1d)

engine light on dashboard

under trays obscuring some testable components

Fail 8 Oct 2015 86,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre wear to inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' zone B staring (8.3.1d)

engine light on dashboard

heavy corrosion to centre exhaust joint

under trays obscuring some testable components

Pass 17 Oct 2014 79,995 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 79,979 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 71,604 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 61,192 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 53,736 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2010 43,220 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 29,090 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake caliper parking brake lever not fully returning to its stop, brake not binding and efficiency ok. May need further investigation.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 29,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake caliper parking brake lever not fully returning to its stop, brake not binding and efficiency ok. May need further investigation.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 CUK is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KU56 CUK, 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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KU56 CUK is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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