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KU56 DHV

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,828 mi
Last recorded157,828 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 DHV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 157,828 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 157,828 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 128,876 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 100,210 miles

chip in screen

exhaust corroded

front brakes imbalanced 30%

front springs corroded

front tyres worn and perished

fuel leak??

o/s/r park brake only just meets requirements and seems to need adjustment / repair

rear brake discs worn and corroded

wiper blades worn

Fail 8 Mar 2019 100,209 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))

chip in screen

exhaust corroded

front brakes imbalanced 30%

front springs corroded

front tyres worn and perished

fuel leak??

o/s/r park brake only just meets requirements and seems to need adjustment / repair

rear brake discs worn and corroded

wiper blades worn

Pass 19 Feb 2018 92,184 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 92,179 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 86,361 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)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 79,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 71,629 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 71,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

no rear wiper blade fitted.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 64,163 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 21 Nov 2012 54,516 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 54,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 45,840 miles

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s headlight

o/s/r tyre worn and slightly out of shape

Pass 15 Nov 2010 35,881 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 35,881 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 24,689 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 DHV is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DHV, 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 DHV registered?

KU56 DHV is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 October 2006.

Is KU56 DHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU56 DHV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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