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KU56 DFK

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

192,379 mi
Last recorded192,379 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 192,379 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 191,014 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 190,954 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 172,417 miles

Central Front SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN UNIVERSAL JOINT

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM INTERCOOLER PIPE

Pass 26 Jan 2019 131,742 miles

Rear back box steel cover corroded and one bracket missing

n/s/r rear tyre stepped on inner edge

o/s/r rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2018 82,121 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 76,334 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 76,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 71,656 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded.

Fail 26 May 2016 71,656 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 64,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 57,024 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 57,024 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 46,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre worn uneven inner edge (stepping)

offside rear tyre worn uneven inner edge (stepping)

Pass 28 May 2012 34,054 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 32,306 miles

anti-skid warning light illuminated on dashbord.

both front tyres worn very close to legal limit.

metal mounting bracket corroded on exhaust at centre, not split.

rear brake pads worn to approx 3mm.

Pass 10 Nov 2010 25,063 miles

tread worn lumpy on inner edge of both rear tyres.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 18,669 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 DFK is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DFK, 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 DFK registered?

KU56 DFK is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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