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KU56 DXK

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

83,940 mi
Last recorded83,940 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 83,940 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 81,085 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rear back box peeling/corroded

undertrays damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2023 80,887 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2022 80,276 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear suspension comps corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2021 79,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces porous (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension comps corroded & rubbers perishing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Round aged cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 79,553 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near side & Off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Arm rubber showing signs of perishing

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 77,057 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 72,407 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 72,407 miles

Fuel system component defective in the case of LPG/CNG/ LNG or hydrogen systems (6.1.3 (f)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2017 68,490 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 68,480 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 66,192 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 66,192 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 61,268 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 52,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2013 51,647 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 45,620 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 36,929 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 29,713 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2009 20,192 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres starting to go out of shape

strong advice offside c.v boot has small hole

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 DXK is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DXK, 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

How do I check the history of KU56 DXK?

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What year was KU56 DXK registered?

KU56 DXK is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is KU56 DXK safe to buy?

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