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DE57 OCJ

2007 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,745 mi
Last recorded114,745 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 OCJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 114,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

edges worn smooth on offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2016 108,378 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

edges worn on offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2015 100,137 miles

slight cracks to tread on offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Oct 2015 100,137 miles

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

slight cracks to tread on offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2014 93,705 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner edges worn on both front tyres

Pass 23 Oct 2013 84,681 miles

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

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

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

inner edges worn smooth on both front tyres

Fail 23 Oct 2013 84,681 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

inner edges worn smooth on both front tyres

Pass 24 Oct 2012 76,003 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 65,095 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 65,095 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)

rear tyres worn to 3mm on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2010 55,249 miles

o/s mirror has slight damage but not affecting rear view...

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 OCJ is a 2007 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 DE57 OCJ, 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 OCJ registered?

DE57 OCJ is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 October 2007.

Is DE57 OCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE57 OCJ shows 11 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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