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KU56 EBN

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

152,549 mi
Last recorded152,549 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 152,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 151,904 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stiff to rotate/brake binding

Offside Front Outer sill corroded and holed

Pass 9 Apr 2019 145,664 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate missing off

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear up to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing at bottom, and corroded and tapped at arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure outer cover damaged and tapped (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc back plate missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 145,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advised worn inner shoulder close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate corroded through

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear up to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing at bottom, and corroded and tapped at arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure outer cover damaged and tapped (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced inoperative (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc back plate missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reg lamps over sprayed

Pass 23 Feb 2018 136,165 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt strongly advised (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake bind slight

Offside Front wing indented

Offside Rear light unit broken slight

Rear both brake backing plates corroded

Rear both rear tyres wearing inner shoulders

Rear exhaust deteriorated

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 136,165 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear light unit broken slight

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt strongly advised (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake bind slight

Offside Front wing indented

Rear both brake backing plates corroded

Rear both rear tyres wearing inner shoulders

Rear exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 126,067 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 126,067 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 115,925 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 102,326 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 102,326 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 89,060 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 89,060 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Oct 2013 85,845 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 74,088 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 74,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 61,784 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 49,166 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 36,342 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 EBN is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EBN, 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 EBN registered?

KU56 EBN is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is KU56 EBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU56 EBN shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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