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CV57 EHG

2007 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

193,867 mi
Last recorded193,867 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 EHG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 193,867 miles

Chassis, suspension components, sub frame, rear axle, brakes and fuel lines corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 186,092 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

chassis and suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 180,426 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 170,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear damage to door

Fail 17 Nov 2022 170,920 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear damage to door

Pass 18 Nov 2021 157,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 157,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 146,776 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 146,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 139,615 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 139,615 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 135,293 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 125,581 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges 2-3mm

Fail 7 Nov 2017 125,581 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres wearing inner edges 2-3mm

Pass 5 Nov 2016 115,626 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)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 105,267 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 105,267 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 98,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 86,377 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

Fail 2 Nov 2013 86,377 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 20 Oct 2012 75,298 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2011 66,388 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 66,388 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 58,674 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 58,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CV57 EHG is a 2007 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CV57 EHG, 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 CV57 EHG registered?

CV57 EHG is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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