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KU56 DXD

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

162,437 mi
Last recorded162,437 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 162,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 150,192 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 150,192 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam 477 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 146,728 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 146,727 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative light on dash (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 135,770 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 135,770 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 122,149 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 122,149 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 118,896 miles

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 118,896 miles

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 114,309 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 114,309 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 108,251 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 102,825 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 95,354 miles

air bag and e s p light on dash

Pass 26 Aug 2010 85,031 miles

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

both rear tyres showing signs of uneven wear on insides

Fail 26 Aug 2010 85,031 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both rear tyres showing signs of uneven wear on insides

Pass 27 Aug 2009 74,442 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 DXD is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DXD, 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 DXD registered?

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

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