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KU56 DHG

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,584 mi
Last recorded97,584 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 97,584 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 95,601 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2022 95,601 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 95,338 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 95,332 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested dpf lights on (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front mirror loss

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure light unit (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 95,298 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective dpf light illuminated on dashboard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak egr cooler has an escape of gases (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp likely to become detached light unit, all fixing points broken and likely to become detached from vehicle (4.2.1 (c) (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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment handbrake lever easily reaches the end of its stop (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall heavily perished and cords exposed (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall damaged (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective central exhaust mounting point corroded/broken, however the exhaust is held by remaining mounting points (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose wing mirror slightly loose in its fixing point (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner light unit also insecure and lens broken/missing (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front drivers door and sill has body work/impact damage

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose wing mirror slight loose in its fixing point. the wing mirror is also covered in tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

cosmetic damage to rear tailgate bodywork

rear exhaust silencer corroded and losing its outer skin

Pass 7 May 2019 90,535 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust mountings and rear system heavily corroded

n/s mirror loose on mounts

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut

o/s mirror damaged

slightly long handbrake travel

Fail 29 Apr 2019 90,500 miles

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

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

coil springs corroded

dpf warning lamp illuminated

exhaust mountings and rear system heavily corroded

n/s mirror loose on mounts

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut

o/s mirror damaged

slightly long handbrake travel

Pass 11 Apr 2018 87,768 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken but still supported

DPF lamp on dash illuminated

Engine management lamp on dash illuminated

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded and in poor condition

Zero emissions data

Fail 11 Apr 2018 87,768 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre exhaust mounting broken but still supported

DPF lamp on dash illuminated

Engine management lamp on dash illuminated

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded and in poor condition

Zero emissions data

Pass 28 Apr 2017 85,484 miles

Offside driver door mirror broken

Pass 27 Aug 2015 80,984 miles

o/s mirror damaged

rear brake pads low

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 72,575 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 May 2013 53,501 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

damage to o/s/f door

o/s/r tyre tread worn on inner edge

unable to obtain emissions

Fail 9 May 2013 53,501 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

damage to o/s/f door

o/s/r tyre tread worn on inner edge

unable to obtain emissions

Pass 4 Nov 2011 38,193 miles

SRS light on

no emmissions detected

Pass 23 Oct 2010 26,839 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)

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 DHG is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DHG, 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 DHG registered?

KU56 DHG is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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