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KU56 YYC

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,391 mi
Last recorded180,391 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 180,391 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2023 170,215 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 170,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure. Sitting on exhaust back box

Pass 6 Jul 2022 149,762 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 149,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated and rusting

Pass 12 Jun 2021 130,871 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 119,262 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust brackets rusting

Fail 23 Jun 2020 118,652 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated and play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust brackets rusting

Pass 22 Jun 2019 108,552 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear washer jet blocked

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

slight binding offside rear brake

Fail 15 Jun 2019 108,394 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear washer jet blocked

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

slight binding offside rear brake

Pass 20 Jun 2018 98,585 miles

Nearside Front Arch slightly corroded

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear exhuast heat shield loose

Fail 19 Jun 2018 98,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Arch slightly corroded

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear exhuast heat shield loose

Pass 20 Jun 2017 83,934 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 83,934 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 80,935 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 74,509 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 67,022 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise o/s rear tyre tracking off

Fail 24 Oct 2014 67,022 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise o/s rear tyre tracking off

Pass 21 Oct 2013 59,441 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 59,441 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 49,823 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 39,399 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 31,740 miles

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noisey when rotated

Pass 26 Oct 2009 23,427 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 YYC is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YYC, 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 YYC registered?

KU56 YYC is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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The MOT history for KU56 YYC shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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