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KU56 ZCJ

2006 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

145,879 mi
Last recorded145,879 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 ZCJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 145,879 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2021 145,874 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 139,013 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 139,013 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 137,348 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2018 128,417 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 128,405 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 114,413 miles

Offside Front outer wing is damaged and fouling door when opened, also tape covering damage around arch, advise repair

Offside Front tyre has damage/cut to outer sidewall, advise replace

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

oil level on minimum, advise further inspection

Fail 5 Oct 2017 114,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking where it joins calliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front outer wing is damaged and fouling door when opened, also tape covering damage around arch, advise repair

Offside Front tyre has damage/cut to outer sidewall, advise replace

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

oil level on minimum, advise further inspection

Pass 5 Oct 2016 100,160 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 80,135 miles

engine mil lamp on

wipers slightly smear screen

Fail 8 Oct 2015 80,135 miles

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

engine mil lamp on

wipers slightly smear screen

Pass 29 Sep 2014 72,372 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 72,372 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust backbox outer skin heavily corroded & split.

exhaust centre support bracket corroded & split.

o/s wiper slightly juddering accross screen.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 69,491 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2013 69,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 62,700 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 54,706 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 54,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 43,424 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,376 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 ZCJ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU56 ZCJ registered?

KU56 ZCJ is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is KU56 ZCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU56 ZCJ shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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