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BT56 XOL

2007 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,525 mi
Last recorded144,525 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 XOL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 144,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 144,525 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 131,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 119,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

body/chassis corrosion

both rear brake dust covers removed

dampness at nearside rear brake hose

engine cover/undertray

exhaust condition

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

parking brake efficiency 19%

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

suspension lowered/aftermarket suspension fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2016 119,250 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

body/chassis corrosion

both rear brake dust covers removed

condensation in offside rear lamp

dampness at nearside rear brake hose

engine cover/undertray

exhaust/heatshield condition

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

suspension lowered/aftermarket suspension fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 102,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2015 102,156 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2014 84,325 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 70,375 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 69,627 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 68,293 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 60,950 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 45,304 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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BT56 XOL is a 2007 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BT56 XOL, 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 BT56 XOL registered?

BT56 XOL is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 January 2007.

Is BT56 XOL safe to buy?

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