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KU56 EXJ

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,856 mi
Last recorded101,856 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 EXJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 101,856 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

O/S and N/S Hand brake cables corroding

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 98,351 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 94,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded and evidences of heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded and evidences of heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 94,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Hand brake travel

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded and evidences of heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded and evidences of heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 91,225 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective very slightly condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 87,735 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 83,468 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 81,809 miles

N/S headlamp tarnishing

O/S/R inner lamp lens outer cover missing

Fail 3 Sep 2020 81,809 miles

N/S headlamp tarnishing

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

O/S/R inner lamp lens outer cover missing

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 79,136 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 79,136 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres on legal limit & perished & out of shape

front brake discs worn

n/sr tyre punctured

Pass 6 Sep 2018 75,103 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads wearing low

rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Sep 2017 71,099 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 2 Sep 2016 67,710 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 64,064 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 60,037 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 60,034 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2013 55,899 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 50,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2011 44,670 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 36,897 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 28,269 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 EXJ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EXJ, 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

How do I check the history of KU56 EXJ?

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What year was KU56 EXJ registered?

KU56 EXJ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is KU56 EXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU56 EXJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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