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DG57 OTB

2007 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,830 mi
Last recorded142,830 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 OTB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 142,830 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing down low

Pass 1 Feb 2022 125,939 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 125,931 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 121,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS Light on

Fail 18 Jan 2021 121,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS Light on

Pass 27 Jan 2020 118,318 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 113,757 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 113,757 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 98,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 98,906 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 25 Sep 2015 85,922 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 85,494 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 75,902 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 69,569 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 69,569 miles

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

tyre warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 27 Sep 2012 58,763 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 58,763 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 50,353 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 50,353 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 40,287 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 40,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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DG57 OTB is a 2007 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DG57 OTB, 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 DG57 OTB?

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What year was DG57 OTB registered?

DG57 OTB is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 November 2007.

Is DG57 OTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG57 OTB shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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