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DE57 WFC

2007 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,315 mi
Last recorded140,315 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2023 140,315 miles

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump plug/washer (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

osf tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2022 127,857 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 118,193 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 118,193 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 109,947 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 99,657 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 87,254 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 76,954 miles

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

Very slight binding felt when rotating offside rear wheel.

Pass 15 Dec 2015 64,884 miles

Under trays fitted

o/s h/lamp mounting broken

Pass 14 Jan 2015 59,796 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 47,397 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 47,397 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 34,388 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 28,787 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 23,227 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 WFC is a 2007 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WFC, 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

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What year was DE57 WFC registered?

DE57 WFC is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 November 2007.

Is DE57 WFC safe to buy?

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