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DN57 SZL

2007 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

85,361 mi
Last recorded85,361 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 SZL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 85,361 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 85,361 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 81,632 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 81,632 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 78,118 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 75,298 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 75,264 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 72,354 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front and rear (rears are very bad) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 71,003 miles

Both rear tyres perished and wearing on inner edges.

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 65,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 61,942 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and deteriorated on sidewalls 2712 dot code

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 61,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and deteriorated on sidewalls 2712 dot code

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 56,113 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2017 56,110 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2016 57,851 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 57,851 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 47,429 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 41,189 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 36,427 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 32,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 26,029 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 20,564 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 20,564 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)

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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DN57 SZL 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 69.6%.

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 DN57 SZL, 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 DN57 SZL registered?

DN57 SZL is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 December 2007.

Is DN57 SZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN57 SZL shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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