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BD57 VHY

2007 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,847 mi
Last recorded142,847 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 VHY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 142,847 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper rubber split

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread uneven

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

central locking not working on rear doors

Fail 17 Jan 2022 142,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake caliper rubber split

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread uneven

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

central locking not working on rear doors

Pass 6 Jan 2021 136,595 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroding.

Pass 24 Jan 2020 133,224 miles

Central Lower exhaust bracket corroding.

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding.

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 133,224 miles

Central Lower exhaust bracket corroding.

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding.

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 126,378 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2018 126,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2017 121,824 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 121,824 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 114,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 106,491 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

rear silencer deteriorated, not blowing

Fail 5 Dec 2015 106,491 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

rear silencer deteriorated, not blowing

Pass 11 Dec 2014 96,131 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 96,131 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / SUPPORT BRACKETS CORRODED

Pass 22 Nov 2013 90,252 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)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2012 75,330 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 60,559 miles

N/S/F, O/S/F and O/S/R tyres starting to crack between the treads, but not deep enough to reach the cords.

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 48,065 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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BD57 VHY is a 2007 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD57 VHY, 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 BD57 VHY registered?

BD57 VHY is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 November 2007.

Is BD57 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD57 VHY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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