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KU56 DZF

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,481 mi
Last recorded144,481 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 DZF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2024 144,481 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

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

Tpms light on

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 141,850 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 139,008 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 138,021 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Wing corroded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2020 134,394 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Oct 2019 131,087 miles

Gearbox mounting defective splitting. ()

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

Nearside Rear lamp water ingress.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking up. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 124,565 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 26 Oct 2017 117,769 miles

centre exhaust mounting corroded away.

offside rear brake slightly binding on.

Pass 24 Oct 2016 109,608 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front brake flexi hoses beginning to perish.

nearside and offside rear brake flexi hoses beginning to perish.

Pass 27 Oct 2015 100,611 miles

nearside and offside front brake flexi hoses beginning to perish.

nearside and offside rear upper suspension arms bushes worn.

offside registration lamp bulb holder bit loose.

rear exhaust box corroded/peeling.

servo pipe been taped up.

Fail 26 Oct 2015 100,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (adjuster broken) (1.8)

nearside and offside front brake flexi hoses beginning to perish.

nearside and offside rear upper suspension arms bushes worn.

offside registration lamp bulb holder bit loose.

rear exhaust box corroded/peeling.

servo pipe been taped up.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 921,267 miles

both front brake flexi hoses begining to perish.

gearbox mounting starting to split

Fail 30 Oct 2014 92,127 miles

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake flexi hoses begining to perish.

gearbox mounting starting to split

Pass 6 Dec 2013 85,051 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 76,237 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 68,576 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 57,265 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 39,672 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 DZF is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DZF, 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 DZF registered?

KU56 DZF is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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