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BD57 VJO

2007 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,750 mi
Last recorded123,750 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 VJO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 123,750 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 123,750 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 116,395 miles

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

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

slight blow exhust

Pass 3 Mar 2022 115,429 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 115,429 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 114,235 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 114,231 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure strap corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 110,954 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 103,079 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 96,509 miles

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

both nearside tyres damaged on outer wall

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2018 96,508 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both nearside tyres damaged on outer wall

engine light on

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2017 91,031 miles

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

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened front discs worn on inside face (3.5.1n)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 83,644 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 83,644 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak ?

Pass 7 Jul 2015 79,461 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 69,816 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 57,964 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 48,725 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 48,722 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 34,502 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 22,464 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 VJO is a 2007 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VJO, 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 VJO registered?

BD57 VJO is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 November 2007.

Is BD57 VJO safe to buy?

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