CarVerify

Free Car Check

DE07 VRU

2007 Seat Leon

Green Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

202,428 mi
Last recorded202,428 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE07 VRU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 202,428 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front and rear door damaged but not affecting its operation or causing a sharp edge/ projection

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch covered with tape

Fail 4 Nov 2023 202,250 miles

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing corroded causing a projection (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front and rear door damaged but not affecting its operation or causing a sharp edge/ projection

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 189,683 miles

Nearside Front and rear door damaged but not affecting its operation or causing a sharp edge/ projection

Fail 27 Oct 2022 189,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Front and rear door damaged but not affecting its operation or causing a sharp edge/ projection

Pass 15 Nov 2021 181,269 miles

Nearside Front and rear door damaged but not affecting its operation or causing a sharp edge/ projection

Fail 11 Nov 2021 181,171 miles

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

Nearside Front and rear door damaged but not affecting its operation or causing a sharp edge/ projection

Pass 7 Nov 2020 170,836 miles

Nearside Front and rear door damaged but not affecting its operation or causing a sharp edge/ projection

Pass 2 May 2019 154,664 miles

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

Nearside Front and rear door damaged but not affecting its operation or causing a sharp edge/ projection

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 142,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front and rear door damaged but not affecting its operation or causing a sharp edge/ projection

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 133,209 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 132,766 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 121,790 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 121,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 May 2015 112,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2015 112,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 102,173 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 93,143 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 93,143 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 88,045 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 72,865 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 72,302 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 53,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 53,489 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
Full Seat Leon reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DE07 VRU is a 2007 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DE07 VRU?

You can check the full history of DE07 VRU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DE07 VRU registered?

DE07 VRU is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 May 2007.

Is DE07 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE07 VRU shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE07 VRU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DE07 VRU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.