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KU56 ZFW

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

172,991 mi
Last recorded172,991 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 ZFW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 172,991 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 168,169 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 164,653 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 161,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 159,194 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 159,194 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 155,796 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 150,301 miles

under body has cover /tray fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2018 147,064 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 136,393 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 136,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 126,443 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

small cut in n/s/r tyre

Fail 31 Aug 2016 126,440 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

small cut in n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2015 114,005 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 114,005 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 99,089 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 28 Aug 2013 86,043 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 86,043 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 74,731 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)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 74,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside 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 1 Sep 2011 62,747 miles

N/S & O/S Front Inner Brake Disc's Pitted & Worn

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 62,747 miles

N/S & O/S Front Inner Brake Disc's Pitted & Worn

Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,001 miles

Engine Oil Level Requires Topping Up

Pass 24 Aug 2009 41,836 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 ZFW is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ZFW, 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 ZFW registered?

KU56 ZFW is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is KU56 ZFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU56 ZFW shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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