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KW55 USU

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

207,717 mi
Last recorded207,717 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 USU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 207,717 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 199,575 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 193,582 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 183,004 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 166,815 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 157,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2019 157,629 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 23 Jun 2018 153,647 miles

Nearside Front foglamp glass cracked

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2017 150,148 miles

exhaust generally deteriorating

slight wheel bearing noise [noticed during road test]

Pass 18 Jul 2016 146,910 miles

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

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

front brake pads near to minimum wear limits

Pass 16 Jul 2015 139,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 127,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers starting to smear

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 127,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers starting to smear

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2013 111,848 miles

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

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

wipers slightly smearing / no clearing the screen

Pass 17 Jul 2012 85,202 miles

225/40/18Y p zero

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

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

both ends of the cat corroded at the joints

cat heat sheild bolts corroded

rear exhaust bracket held on by metal clip

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2011 63,731 miles

Both front brake discs scored

Both sets of front brake pads wearing thin (approx.3mm)

Oil level showing low on dip stick

Fail 6 Jul 2011 63,731 miles

Both front brake discs scored

Both sets of front brake pads wearing thin (approx.3mm)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil level showing low on dip stick

Fail 13 Jul 2010 54,484 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 54,484 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2009 42,656 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 42,415 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KW55 USU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KW55 USU, 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 KW55 USU registered?

KW55 USU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 January 2006.

Is KW55 USU safe to buy?

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