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KU56 DMF

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,092 mi
Last recorded189,092 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 189,092 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 177,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 144,073 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 150,488 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 133,211 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 133,211 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 105,465 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in headlamp (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly road friction high sticking on slighty (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 105,465 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside 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 All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in headlamp (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly road friction high sticking on slighty (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 78,217 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 78,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 7 Dec 2013 67,183 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 58,286 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 46,135 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 35,485 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 1 Dec 2009 27,671 miles

both rear tyres tread is starting to lift on inner edge!

damage to nearside rear light lense but not dangerous or showing a white light!

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 DMF is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DMF, 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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KU56 DMF is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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