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KU56 GNF

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,112 mi
Last recorded137,112 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 GNF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 137,112 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 137,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 132,295 miles

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

Undertrays & Engine cover fitted to vehicle obscuring the view of some components

Fail 24 Nov 2022 132,295 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Undertrays & Engine cover fitted to vehicle obscuring the view of some components

Pass 17 Nov 2021 127,166 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 7 Dec 2020 125,649 miles

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

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

Rear nearside and offside coil springs not fully visible

nearside and offside sill covers fitted

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain testable components

Pass 8 Jun 2019 119,322 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 119,321 miles

Front Brake hose excessively twisted o/s and n/s insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification incorrectly fitted (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 117,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 115,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 110,423 miles

plastic underguards fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 90,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 90,420 miles

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

Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 79,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2014 79,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 68,104 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 57,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2011 47,228 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 36,478 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 GNF is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GNF, 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 GNF registered?

KU56 GNF is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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