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KU56 YWS

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,067 mi
Last recorded159,067 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 159,067 miles

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

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

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

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

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

Pass 27 May 2019 150,427 miles

Exhaust flexi has slight blow

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable slightly damaged

Rear Both trailing arm bushes slightly perishing

Fail 25 May 2019 150,427 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexi has slight blow

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable slightly damaged

Rear Both trailing arm bushes slightly perishing

Pass 29 May 2018 141,713 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 133,044 miles

front discs worn

Fail 1 Jul 2017 133,044 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 23 Jun 2016 123,727 miles

both front brake discs wearing uneven on inner faces

both rear tyres have flat spots on inner edges of tread

n/s/r brake caliper handbrake lever not fully return

o/s/r brake pads wearing lower than n/s

Pass 25 Jun 2015 118,106 miles

both front brake discs wearing uneven on inner faces

both front tyres wearing slightly low approching wear markers

exhaust centre joint sleeve clamp corroded and weakening slightly

exhaust rear silencer box corroded and has slight blow

n/s/r brake caliper handbrake lever not fully returning

o/s/r brake grabbibg slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2014 111,889 miles

both front brake discs wearing uneven on inner faces slightly n/s and o/s

both rear tyres wearing slightly uneven on inner edges slight flat spots

n/s/f tyre approching wear markers

rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded and weakening slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2013 104,767 miles

both front brake discs wearing slightly uneven on inner edges

Pass 17 Jun 2012 99,220 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 88,317 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 72,647 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 36,450 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 36,450 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 66,314 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 YWS is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YWS, 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 YWS registered?

KU56 YWS is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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