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CA57 HWL

2007 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,173 mi
Last recorded130,173 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 HWL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 130,173 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 130,173 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2021 113,940 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 191,610 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 185,103 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 12 Jan 2018 170,772 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil + offside rear (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 170,769 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front tyre on 1.6mm legal limit.

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil + offside rear (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake starting to bind.

handbrake efficiency on 16% limit.

Pass 12 Nov 2016 149,240 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 131,590 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 131,590 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 117,062 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 103,312 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sat nav bracket in front screen

Pass 8 Oct 2013 103,312 miles

sat nav bracket in front screen

Pass 17 Jan 2013 89,078 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 66,877 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 66,877 miles

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

nearside front tyre has tear in sidewall

plastic engine cover

Pass 29 Nov 2010 52,780 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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CA57 HWL is a 2007 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CA57 HWL, 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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CA57 HWL is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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