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KU56 DXJ

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,070 mi
Last recorded130,070 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 May 2025 130,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking ABS valve block (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 125,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside 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))

slight brake pedal travel

Pass 30 May 2023 119,539 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2023 119,539 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 113,314 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2022 113,314 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 106,724 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 106,724 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 103,900 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 99,426 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 99,426 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire Fuel cooler (6.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 93,470 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 93,470 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding poss seized caliper (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 91,351 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 87,142 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 82,965 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt OSF SPLIT (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 77,431 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 72,765 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 68,495 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 65,460 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 60,880 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 54,843 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 DXJ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DXJ, 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 DXJ registered?

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

Is KU56 DXJ safe to buy?

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