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CX57 VBV

2007 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,728 mi
Last recorded132,728 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX57 VBV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 132,728 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 112,706 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 112,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 102,409 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 96,679 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 91,938 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 91,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 91,911 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' marks on screen not impairing drivers view (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 91,911 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' marks on screen not impairing drivers view (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 83,419 miles

n/s/r tyre has uneven wear to inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2013 73,872 miles

nsr tyre worn inner edge cracking in tread

osf nsf sills corroded / under side starting to corrode / under side dirty close to not being testable

Fail 9 Oct 2013 73,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsr tyre worn inner edge cracking in tread

osf nsf sills corroded / under side starting to corrode / under side dirty close to not being testable

Pass 12 Oct 2012 62,424 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 52,946 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 52,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 40,012 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 40,012 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)

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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CX57 VBV is a 2007 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CX57 VBV, 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 CX57 VBV registered?

CX57 VBV is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 September 2007.

Is CX57 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX57 VBV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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