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CA56 SZT

2007 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

126,256 mi
Last recorded126,256 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 SZT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 126,256 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2025 114,795 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded rear

undercovers fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2025 114,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded rear

undercovers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2024 106,486 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust skin corroded rear

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2024 106,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust skin corroded rear

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2023 99,687 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2023 99,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 92,810 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 92,799 miles

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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 86,143 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 86,136 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plated at 1.0 adv 1.88 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Mar 2020 79,834 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 79,823 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate 1.0, av 1.63 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 70,628 miles

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link incorrectly fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2018 62,391 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 62,391 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 53,942 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 53,942 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 50,418 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 50,418 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 45,388 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 40,847 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 35,799 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 30,856 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 26,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc`s worn

n/s & o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2010 19,042 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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CA56 SZT is a 2007 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CA56 SZT, 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 CA56 SZT registered?

CA56 SZT is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 January 2007.

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