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KU56 EAC

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,333 mi
Last recorded151,333 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 151,333 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 137,445 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 128,835 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 115,719 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 103,118 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 103,113 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 86,270 miles

Inner Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 69,222 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 69,222 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 54,680 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

brake discs wearing

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

rear inner brake pads look worn.(advise to replace)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 54,680 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

brake discs wearing

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

rear inner brake pads look worn.(advise to replace)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 40,371 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 40,371 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 29,182 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 21,999 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on tread

slight grease around offside front cv gaitor

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 EAC is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EAC, 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 EAC registered?

KU56 EAC is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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