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BT57 TUY

2007 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

130,395 mi
Last recorded130,395 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 TUY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 130,395 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 127,987 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

under trays fitted and wet test rain

Fail 26 Feb 2025 127,983 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

under trays fitted and wet test rain

Fail 20 Dec 2024 127,981 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear binding but not excesive

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 126,531 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake 16%

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2023 126,531 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake 16%

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2022 126,088 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 126,086 miles

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 124,729 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 122,982 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 119,084 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 113,190 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 109,907 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2016 101,452 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded no leak mounting corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2015 90,956 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 83,832 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 76,745 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 69,199 miles

exhaust corroding

Fail 6 Oct 2012 69,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust corroding

Fail 10 Oct 2011 63,560 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 63,560 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 43,748 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

rear tyres worn to 3mm plus inner edges worn

Fail 22 Nov 2010 43,748 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

rear tyres worn to 3mm plus inner edges worn

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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BT57 TUY is a 2007 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BT57 TUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT57 TUY registered?

BT57 TUY is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 November 2007.

Is BT57 TUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT57 TUY shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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