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KU56 CXO

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

148,077 mi
Last recorded148,077 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 148,077 miles

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

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Pass 22 May 2025 143,944 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 141,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2023 137,830 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 131,270 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 120,892 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 115,231 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 12 May 2020 115,231 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 20 May 2019 110,846 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 3 May 2018 100,938 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 May 2017 89,496 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 75,268 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 66,704 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 May 2014 57,072 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 43,598 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 36,144 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 27,821 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 20,239 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 12,226 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 CXO is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 CXO, 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 CXO registered?

KU56 CXO is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 November 2006.

Is KU56 CXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU56 CXO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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