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KU56 DRO

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,214 mi
Last recorded157,214 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 DRO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 157,214 miles

Surface corrosion to all brake discs due to car being stood

Very slight brake bind both rear wheels

Fail 8 Jun 2018 157,214 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Surface corrosion to all brake discs due to car being stood

Very slight brake bind both rear wheels

Pass 29 Jul 2016 145,587 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside + offside (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 127,058 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 102,333 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 102,333 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2013 93,550 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 67,892 miles

hand brake has long travil

offside rear tyre has worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre is worn to 2mm at parts

plastic panels damp with oil

plastic panels fitted not alowing full test

Pass 5 May 2011 51,968 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)

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

o/s/f fog light slightly broken requires attention

rear washer inop

Fail 5 May 2011 51,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

o/s/f fog light slightly broken requires attention

rear washer inop

Pass 20 May 2010 44,590 miles

offside rear tyre tread cracking

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,395 miles

front break pads wearing thin

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread not exposing ply or cords

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 DRO is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DRO, 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 DRO registered?

KU56 DRO is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is KU56 DRO safe to buy?

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