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KU56 DLF

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,810 mi
Last recorded142,810 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 142,810 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 126,625 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 126,611 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 113,642 miles

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

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

front discs slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2020 96,693 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 87,287 miles

Seat belt slightly damaged stalk has a small broken piece . still functioning (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 87,287 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt slightly damaged stalk has a small broken piece . still functioning (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 72,099 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 69,609 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 64,311 miles

Battery warning light on

EML on

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brakes have slight bind

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 3 Aug 2014 56,855 miles

205/55/16

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery light flashing

both front tyres worn inner edges

eml on

front discs worn and corrodded

rear silencer corrodded

Pass 3 Aug 2014 56,855 miles

205/55/16

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery light flashing

both front tyres worn inner edges

eml on

front discs worn and corrodded

rear silencer corrodded

Pass 5 Feb 2014 53,023 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 43,936 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 43,935 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 32,207 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 32,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs corroded on rear faces

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2010 25,551 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 25,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2009 18,960 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 DLF is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DLF, 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 DLF registered?

KU56 DLF is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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