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KU56 CVY

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

145,623 mi
Last recorded145,623 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 CVY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2024 145,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Lower wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Door arch, outer, corrosion present

Nearside Rear Wing body panel defective, repair tape present

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing body panel defective

Offside Rear Position lamp lens defective

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light illuminated

Pass 7 Oct 2023 141,086 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front wing corroded & holed @ bottom

Offside Front wing & bumper damaged but secure

Fail 6 Oct 2023 141,086 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high headlamp to high & lamp loose (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front wing corroded & holed @ bottom

Offside Front wing & bumper damaged but secure

Pass 30 Sep 2022 131,551 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 131,551 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 118,907 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 118,907 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 114,130 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 109,852 miles

tyre pressure monitor indicates a fault

Fail 20 Sep 2019 109,852 miles

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

tyre pressure monitor indicates a fault

Pass 15 Sep 2018 103,481 miles

Nearside Rear tape on lens

Fail 15 Sep 2018 103,481 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tape on lens

Pass 22 Sep 2017 94,546 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 93,066 miles

Rear tyres have pulsing tread wear

Pass 8 Jan 2016 83,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 83,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 73,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level below minimum

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 73,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level below minimum

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 66,216 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 60,905 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 60,905 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 54,131 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2011 42,442 miles

Plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2011 42,442 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2010 28,835 miles

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 18 Jan 2010 28,834 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

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 CVY is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 CVY, 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 KU56 CVY registered?

KU56 CVY is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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