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CV07 GMY

2007 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,822 mi
Last recorded137,822 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV07 GMY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 137,822 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 22 Jan 2024 137,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

2 ltr of oil added

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Jan 2023 129,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN ADRIFT

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 129,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN ADRIFT

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 122,761 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 122,761 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached mounting bolt missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2021 115,565 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 111,985 miles

Manufacturers emission plate figure removed.

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 111,981 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Tested at 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 111,938 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Tested at 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 105,046 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 105,044 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 96,837 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2018 96,828 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres worn uneven

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 91,276 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 91,276 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyre valves are deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2015 89,896 miles

fitted with under trays

Pass 24 Feb 2015 84,603 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 77,145 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)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 77,145 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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 28 Feb 2013 69,734 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Feb 2012 60,948 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 53,088 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 43,079 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 45,727 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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CV07 GMY is a 2007 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CV07 GMY, 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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CV07 GMY is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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