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DV56 VBT

2007 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,462 mi
Last recorded110,462 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 VBT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 110,462 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 94,072 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 88,940 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 87,151 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 84,144 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 83,063 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 83,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 76,759 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 76,754 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

coolant below minimum

Pass 12 Apr 2018 70,958 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 67,351 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 61,956 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 61,956 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 56,453 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres cracking on tred pattern pass and advise

Pass 24 Apr 2015 56,453 miles

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

front tyres cracking on tred pattern pass and advise

Pass 27 Feb 2014 49,667 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 42,811 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,691 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 33,171 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2010 23,359 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 23,359 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DV56 VBT is a 2007 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV56 VBT, 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 DV56 VBT registered?

DV56 VBT is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 February 2007.

Is DV56 VBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV56 VBT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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