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DV57 VOB

2007 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,051 mi
Last recorded146,051 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 VOB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 146,051 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 140,961 miles

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

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

Rear subframe/axle/suspension items corroding

Fail 22 Jul 2024 140,959 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear subframe/axle/suspension items corroding

Pass 13 Jul 2023 134,410 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 132,449 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 129,834 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2021 129,792 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer peeling off and corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2020 128,103 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 128,103 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 120,578 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 103,370 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 93,763 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2017 93,763 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs in poor condition

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2016 83,828 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 72,926 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 64,616 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 56,707 miles

Exhaust backbox and centre pipe hangers deteriorated/corroded

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 48,064 miles

osf tyre wall cut

Pass 29 Sep 2010 40,278 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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DV57 VOB is a 2007 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 DV57 VOB, 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 DV57 VOB registered?

DV57 VOB is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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