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KU56 ZFP

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

167,181 mi
Last recorded167,181 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 ZFP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2024 167,181 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

All rear suspension arm bushed perished

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

Engine light on

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust outer skin pealing away

Rear subframe corroded

Underbody corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2023 158,508 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres worn on inside edges.

o/s/ cv boot slightly detererated.

rear axle corroded.

rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 9 Nov 2022 147,300 miles

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch area corroded but not holed (near top mount)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Rear number plate cracked

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2022 144,297 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin pealing away

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 18 Jan 2022 144,297 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust outer skin pealing away

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2021 133,799 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 133,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 122,856 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 107,893 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 107,675 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

engine light went out during test

Pass 29 Jan 2018 95,494 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 94,250 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 94,248 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 87,158 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 72,278 miles

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 10 Oct 2014 67,384 miles

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

Tyres perished.

Pass 5 Oct 2013 52,687 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2012 38,907 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 35,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2011 31,772 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 26,587 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 ZFP is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZFP, 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 ZFP registered?

KU56 ZFP is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 October 2006.

Is KU56 ZFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU56 ZFP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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