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DG57 VMZ

2007 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

132,201 mi
Last recorded132,201 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 VMZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2024 132,201 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 122,485 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 115,632 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 115,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 109,046 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 102,237 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 93,093 miles

under body covers fitted can not access testable items properly

Fail 14 Nov 2019 93,093 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

under body covers fitted can not access testable items properly

Pass 14 Nov 2018 82,189 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 82,189 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 74,803 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 74,803 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 67,588 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind

tyre monitoring light on

Pass 23 Oct 2015 58,581 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 58,581 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 50,515 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 50,515 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 40,601 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 40,601 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 34,568 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air/bag dash light on.

e.m.dash light on.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 28,798 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 28,798 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 18,488 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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DG57 VMZ is a 2007 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VMZ, 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 VMZ registered?

DG57 VMZ is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is DG57 VMZ safe to buy?

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