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KU56 DSO

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,572 mi
Last recorded149,572 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 149,572 miles

Exhaust emitting a level of smoke but not excessive

Pass 21 Nov 2016 141,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section clamp deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 135,666 miles

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

osr brake backing plate insecure

Fail 4 Dec 2015 135,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nsf tyre perished

osr brake backing plate insecure

unable to test rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Nov 2014 127,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Nov 2014 127,036 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 121,156 miles

advise rear exhaust corroded

advise light switch

advise n/s/f tyre cracking on side wall

advise o/s/f tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 10 Dec 2013 121,131 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

off side front tyre cracks in side wall

Pass 6 Dec 2012 114,352 miles

dip beam comes on with side lights and cannot be turned off

Fail 3 Dec 2012 114,348 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

dip beam comes on with side lights and cannot be turned off

Pass 1 Dec 2011 108,089 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 101,292 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 96,374 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 96,374 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 96,231 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres nearing wear indicators

Fail 28 Sep 2009 96,101 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside & offside rear tyres nearing wear indicators

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 DSO is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DSO, 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 DSO registered?

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

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