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DS57 FFP

2007 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

128,531 mi
Last recorded128,531 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 FFP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 128,531 miles

bumper is slightly loose but is still secure

Fail 5 Dec 2022 128,531 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bumper is slightly loose but is still secure

Pass 12 Jan 2022 124,201 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 124,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Central Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 118,110 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 118,110 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn to front of car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 104,120 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 104,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 85,610 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 76,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 76,354 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2017 71,062 miles

Exhaust Clamp Corroded

Front tyres wearing on the edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the edges

Rear Brake pads suspected low on the inner sides

Underbody tray Fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2017 71,062 miles

Exhaust Clamp Corroded

Front tyres wearing on the edges

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the edges

Rear Brake pads suspected low on the inner sides

Underbody tray Fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2016 62,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has minor cut

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 53,615 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 53,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 43,706 miles

2x rear tyres wearing on edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 43,706 miles

2x rear tyres wearing on edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2012 31,702 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 26,772 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 22,054 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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DS57 FFP is a 2007 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DS57 FFP, 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 DS57 FFP registered?

DS57 FFP is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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