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KU56 EAE

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

195,174 mi
Last recorded195,174 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 195,174 miles

covers fitted-o/s/f cv boot deteriorated-n/s/f outer sill corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2020 195,174 miles

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

covers fitted-o/s/f cv boot deteriorated-n/s/f outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 175,246 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 161,838 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 161,838 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 151,235 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 151,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 143,802 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 143,801 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 129,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust and mounting starting to deteriorate

head light lens starting to deteriorate /mist up

rear n/s tyre worn on inner edge

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Nov 2014 129,920 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust and mounting starting to deteriorate

head light lens starting to deteriorate /mist up

rear n/s tyre worn on inner edge

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Nov 2013 110,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are starting to wear on edges

esp warning light is on

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front light unit lens are starting to deteriorate and mist up

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Nov 2012 89,972 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2012 89,972 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 66,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floor tray fitted unab;le to see some components

Fail 12 Sep 2011 66,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floor tray fitted unab;le to see some components

Pass 31 Aug 2010 47,900 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres are starting to wear and side walls are starting to deteriorate

engine and traction warning lights are on

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Sep 2009 35,271 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear n/s tyre starting to wear and tread starting to crack

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

tracktion control light staying on

under floor tray fitted

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 EAE 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 EAE, 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 EAE registered?

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

Is KU56 EAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU56 EAE shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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