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DE57 BZT

2007 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,122 mi
Last recorded136,122 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 BZT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2024 136,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed plus weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light possible led (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it not repairable 225/40/18

rear brake disc badly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 133,175 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 133,174 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 123,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 116,655 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 116,655 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 103,742 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 103,740 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)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 98,554 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 93,848 miles

Rear rear silencer very corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2015 93,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust poor condition

tyre pressure light on

Pass 23 Aug 2014 89,073 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 84,761 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 78,989 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 78,980 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 65,325 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 46,133 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
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DE57 BZT is a 2007 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc 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 DE57 BZT, 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 DE57 BZT registered?

DE57 BZT is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 October 2007.

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