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KU56 DFJ

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

96,782 mi
Last recorded96,782 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 96,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 74,899 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 74,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 60,187 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 45,423 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 45,422 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 44,375 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 44,374 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 42,183 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 40,461 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 40,461 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 35,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 33,306 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 33,303 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 30,643 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 30,641 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 28,219 miles

ESP LIGHT ON

Pass 10 Nov 2014 24,032 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)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 24,032 miles

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

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 11 Nov 2013 22,376 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

anti skid/traction control light on

engine oil level low

Pass 5 Nov 2012 20,208 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 18,033 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 15,739 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 13,227 miles

VERY STRONGLY ADVISE front tyres badly worn on inside edges, also all 4 tyres cracking badly between treads but no visible cords at time of MOT test

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 DFJ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DFJ, 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 DFJ registered?

KU56 DFJ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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