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KU56 DWO

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,208 mi
Last recorded157,208 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 157,208 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 153,810 miles

Front Oil leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity condensation behind lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside + Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring view of some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2020 148,126 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Nearside + Offside +Condensation behind lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2020 148,126 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Light bulb + No good light source (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Nearside + Offside +Condensation behind lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2019 141,812 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 2 Oct 2019 141,789 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 131,028 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view OIL LEAK (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 131,028 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view OIL LEAK (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 122,256 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Sep 2017 122,256 miles

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

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 110,457 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 94,966 miles

unable to carry out full seat belt check due to child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt

Fail 2 Oct 2015 94,966 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to carry out full seat belt check due to child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt

Pass 23 Sep 2014 80,190 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 73,794 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 73,794 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 68,548 miles

Both rear tyres sawbladed - n/s/f tyre wearing low rera pads low front pads wearing low wipers poor

Pass 21 Sep 2011 60,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres heavy stepping on inner edge(o/s/r just acceptable)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 60,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres heavy stepping on inner edge(o/s/r just acceptable)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 48,034 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 35,206 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 DWO is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DWO, 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 DWO registered?

KU56 DWO is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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