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BD07 GVE

2007 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,923 mi
Last recorded190,923 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 GVE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 190,923 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet lazy

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

Offside Rear brake flexible brake hose not securely fastened to caliper mounting

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

Fail 22 May 2024 190,923 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet lazy

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear brake flexible brake hose not securely fastened to caliper mounting

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

Pass 6 May 2023 172,245 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 163,550 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and noisey (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2022 163,550 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up washers (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and noisey (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 163,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 156,324 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 156,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2020 150,208 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 142,375 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 139,383 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 139,383 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 134,150 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 126,411 miles

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

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

exhaust back box deteriorated and middle exhaust hangers broken

Pass 17 Jun 2015 119,870 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 112,586 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 101,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate cracked on the edge but not likely to be misread

rear exhaust box corroded and outer shell hanging loose but no leak of exhaust gases

Pass 13 Jun 2012 85,407 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 70,105 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 53,092 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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BD07 GVE is a 2007 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 84,926 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 BD07 GVE, 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 19 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD07 GVE registered?

BD07 GVE is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 June 2007.

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