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BF07 YBR

2007 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,469 mi
Last recorded132,469 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 YBR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 132,469 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer wing corroded through

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All showing signs of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 132,459 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer wing corroded through

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All showing signs of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 130,823 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective pipe broken in 2 (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 127,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 120,708 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 120,705 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 116,865 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 116,860 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 111,588 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 4 Feb 2017 111,588 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 30 Jan 2016 106,742 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 101,336 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2014 99,586 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 95,604 miles

Front brake discs worn

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 95,555 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs worn

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 85,601 miles

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

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 66,334 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 45,952 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 26 Nov 2009 40,801 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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BF07 YBR is a 2007 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BF07 YBR, 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 BF07 YBR registered?

BF07 YBR is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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