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KU56 DXZ

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

116,519 mi
Last recorded116,519 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 DXZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 116,519 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 112,769 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 112,768 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 106,486 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2018 106,477 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 101,767 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 93,992 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 93,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 77,358 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 76,915 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor chips on front windscreen

nearside front wiper blade smearing slightly

tyre pressure wawning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 21 Feb 2014 64,320 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

tc light shows a fault

Fail 20 Feb 2014 64,320 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

tc light shows a fault

Pass 7 Nov 2012 56,900 miles

ESP light on

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

Tyre Pressure Monitor light on

Fail 1 Nov 2012 56,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

ESP light on

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

Rear brake discs have slight lip

Tyre Pressure Monitor light on

Pass 19 Oct 2011 49,323 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 49,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 38,832 miles

front brake pads starting to get low.

ns/r and os/r park brake lever at caliper not returning fully but brakes not sticking or binding.

Fail 19 Oct 2010 38,832 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads starting to get low.

ns/r and os/r park brake lever at caliper not returning fully but brakes not sticking or binding.

Pass 31 Oct 2009 29,616 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 29,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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 DXZ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DXZ, 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 DXZ registered?

KU56 DXZ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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