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KU56 ZBO

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,209 mi
Last recorded150,209 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 150,209 miles

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 Front wing is corroded

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

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

all underside suspension components and mounting areas corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2019 150,209 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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 Front wing is corroded

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

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

all underside suspension components and mounting areas corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2018 133,630 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear boot floor and surrounding area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Body not fully secure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 15 Sep 2018 133,628 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear boot floor and surrounding area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Body not fully secure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 22 Aug 2017 112,492 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 112,492 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing arch (6.1.C.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 94,999 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 94,981 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end locking nut (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

MIL illuminated

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 92,370 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 92,370 miles

Fuel system component leaking Cooler (7.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 89,778 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system becoming corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2014 89,778 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system becoming corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 87,702 miles

exhaust system becoming corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 84,902 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

airbag light indicates a fault

rear silencer becoming deteriorated

traction control light indicates a fault

Fail 25 Apr 2012 84,902 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

airbag light indicates a fault

rear silencer becoming deteriorated

traction control light indicates a fault

Pass 26 Apr 2011 79,749 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 May 2010 72,368 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2010 72,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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 ZBO is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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