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KU56 DWK

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

183,471 mi
Last recorded183,471 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 183,471 miles

Accident damage to nearside

Exhaust system corroded

Offside front tyre inner edge low

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear discs worn

Fail 30 Apr 2018 183,462 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Accident damage to nearside

Exhaust system corroded

Offside front tyre inner edge low

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear discs worn

Pass 4 May 2017 167,017 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 167,017 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 154,416 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Oct 2016 154,416 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect head light adjusters not working (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Oct 2015 125,949 miles

Front Brake disc's wearing thin

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 112,067 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 112,064 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 98,645 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 84,114 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 69,024 miles

o/s/r tyre side walls starting to perish

Fail 18 Aug 2010 66,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chips in windscreen

nearside rear tyre perishing outer wall

offside front tyre worn outer edge approaching minimum

nearside front tyre on legal minimum

Pass 18 Aug 2010 66,465 miles

chips in windscreen

nearside rear tyre perishing outer wall

offside front tyre worn outer edge approaching minimum

nearside front tyre on legal minimum

Pass 4 Sep 2009 39,775 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 39,775 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 DWK is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc 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 DWK, 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 DWK registered?

KU56 DWK is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is KU56 DWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU56 DWK shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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