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DG57 VMX

2007 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,443 mi
Last recorded137,443 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 VMX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 137,443 miles

Coolant leak

Engine cover fitted

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

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Misting of oil around steering rack

Oil leak

Rear Number plate deteriorating

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Under-trays fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2023 137,435 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Under-trays fitted

Coolant leak

Engine cover fitted

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

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Misting of oil around steering rack

Offside Rear Wheel bearing not tested

Oil leak

Rear Number plate deteriorating

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Apr 2022 123,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 105,070 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2020 91,837 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 83,784 miles

EPC warning light on dash

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2019 83,763 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

EPC warning light on dash

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 75,092 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 75,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 68,733 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 64,223 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 64,223 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure bolts loose (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear inner tail lamp inop

Pass 14 Apr 2015 59,850 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 55,025 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 48,190 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 48,184 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 40,704 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 34,694 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 30,251 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 30,251 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 VMX is a 2007 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VMX, 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 DG57 VMX registered?

DG57 VMX is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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