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KU56 ZFJ

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

128,101 mi
Last recorded128,101 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 ZFJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 128,101 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened vehicle lowered (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 128,101 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened vehicle lowered (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 120,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened vehicle lowered (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 118,432 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 118,414 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Upper wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 111,610 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front slightly pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front fog lamps inoperative

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Feb 2021 109,367 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 109,301 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides - light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 106,297 miles

Both front fog lamps inoperative

Fuel cap seal perished

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 106,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Both front fog lamps inoperative

Fuel cap seal perished

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Feb 2019 99,168 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 99,152 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low PRS (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 95,061 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 94,947 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 86,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake disc backing plate slightly insecure

Under-tray(s) and engine cover(s) fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 6 Feb 2016 76,705 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 67,031 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 67,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 66,688 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 55,753 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 55,753 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 45,210 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 45,210 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2011 36,607 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 36,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 28,026 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing low

front discs corroded on inside edge

Pass 30 Sep 2009 19,835 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 ZFJ is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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