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KU56 DYW

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,579 mi
Last recorded143,579 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 143,579 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Oct 2018 135,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 135,486 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 127,039 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged losse ()

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 127,039 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement binding /over heating (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged losse ()

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease leak, boot secure. (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not checked nsr, due to binding brake.

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 115,926 miles

Nearside door mirror insecure

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 104,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and devoid of tread outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and devoid of tread outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 104,660 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel return cooler loose, under vehicle (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and devoid of tread outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and devoid of tread outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 94,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2014 94,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 86,271 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Oct 2013 86,271 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Oct 2012 76,895 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 64,223 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 58,068 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 58,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 35,196 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 35,196 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 DYW is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DYW, 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 DYW registered?

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

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