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DA57 GRU

2007 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,851 mi
Last recorded147,851 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 GRU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 147,851 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 147,693 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 145,210 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Dec 2022 141,156 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 141,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 130,087 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 124,773 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Very weak (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 118,641 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 118,639 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 108,672 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 98,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 91,281 miles

front pads and discs low

Pass 23 Feb 2016 82,654 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 82,654 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 74,041 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 74,025 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 65,231 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 64,590 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 56,372 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 46,997 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nsr tyre has cut to the sidewall but not as to expose cords

Fail 19 Jan 2011 33,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust system has surface rust on it

front and rear brake discs pitted

front coil springs corroded

o/s front steering arm has slight or minimal movement at fixings

rear brake pads can not be viewed

Pass 19 Jan 2011 33,224 miles

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

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

exhaust system has surface rust on it

front and rear brake discs pitted

front coil springs corroded

o/s front steering arm has slight or minimal movement at fixings

rear brake pads can not be viewed

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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DA57 GRU is a 2007 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DA57 GRU, 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 DA57 GRU registered?

DA57 GRU is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is DA57 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA57 GRU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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