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KU56 DXL

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,366 mi
Last recorded147,366 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 DXL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 147,366 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2020 147,365 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 139,870 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 139,858 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 129,671 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2017 119,988 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

TPMS illuminated

Fail 12 May 2017 119,982 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel arch liner insecure (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

TPMS illuminated

Pass 22 Apr 2016 113,919 miles

Exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 101,456 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and slight damage on outter wall

non standard front and rear coil springs fitted

non standard wheels and tyres fitted

rear silencer heavely corroded but not holed

slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 21 May 2014 92,954 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 81,160 miles

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

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

slight damage to n/s/r tyre wall.

Fail 11 May 2012 63,424 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 63,424 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 55,770 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 55,770 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 48,035 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 10 Aug 2009 42,683 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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 DXL is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DXL, 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 DXL registered?

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

Is KU56 DXL safe to buy?

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