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KU56 ZDS

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

144,404 mi
Last recorded144,404 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 144,404 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 132,245 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))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 132,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 125,722 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded/outer skin deteriorated

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 125,722 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft likely to become detached ALL attachment bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded/outer skin deteriorated

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 118,332 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust box skin corrosion

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 118,319 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust box skin corrosion

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 109,383 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Feb 2022 109,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2021 104,596 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 92,723 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 90,708 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 90,708 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2017 84,420 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 75,572 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 67,827 miles

Centre exhaust mount corroded.

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

Fail 5 May 2015 67,827 miles

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

Centre exhaust mount corroded.

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

Pass 6 May 2014 61,855 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 55,969 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 46,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 35,949 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 29,562 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 21,666 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 ZDS is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 ZDS, 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 ZDS registered?

KU56 ZDS is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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