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KU56 YVP

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

166,856 mi
Last recorded166,856 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 YVP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 166,856 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 159,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

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

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

outer skin rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2021 147,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 147,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 138,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 134,351 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 131,035 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both tyre low on 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 5 Nov 2018 130,991 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both tyre low on 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 1 Nov 2017 123,728 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock is leaking

Rear Boot full preventing a full inspection of area at time of test.

Fail 31 Oct 2017 123,717 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty Does not work (3.4.5)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside and offside (1.2.1f)

Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Nearside and offside (1.2.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock is leaking

Rear Boot full preventing a full inspection of area at time of test.

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Nearside and offside (1.1.A.3d)

Tyre pressure warning light is on

Pass 12 Nov 2016 117,759 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 104,815 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 87,872 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 73,346 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 71,165 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 60,717 miles

damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 18 Aug 2011 48,125 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2010 37,439 miles

wiring loom under bonnet (by battery) has been damaged/chewed by a rodent. advise further attention

Pass 27 Aug 2009 25,600 miles

off side rear tyre near the limit

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 YVP is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YVP, 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 YVP registered?

KU56 YVP is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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