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DE07 VPZ

2007 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

179,146 mi
Last recorded179,146 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE07 VPZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 179,146 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 168,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 168,525 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 154,912 miles

front suspension arm bushes minor play [in bushes

tyres worn on edges

Fail 16 Oct 2020 154,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

front suspension arm bushes minor play [in bushes

tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2019 142,329 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 142,329 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 127,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked to tyre tread

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked to tyre tread

Fail 16 Apr 2018 127,626 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked to tyre tread

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked to tyre tread

Pass 6 Apr 2017 112,354 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 112,354 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 102,337 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 102,337 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding

power steering warning lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 14 Apr 2015 90,837 miles

exhaust mounts excessivelly corroded and weakend

Pass 17 Apr 2014 81,230 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 66,171 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 50,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 49,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2011 39,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2010 28,639 miles

under body protection covers fitted

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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DE07 VPZ is a 2007 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DE07 VPZ, 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 DE07 VPZ registered?

DE07 VPZ is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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