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DV57 VOU

2007 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,826 mi
Last recorded132,826 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 132,826 miles

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

Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front brake bind but okay in rollers

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

Pass 17 May 2024 122,266 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 112,518 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 107,157 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 101,077 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2021 101,056 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 101,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 98,384 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge,no cords visible,down to aprox 4mm

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge,wearing outer edge,down to aprox 4mm

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge ()

Offside Rear wheel not binding,but tighter than normal

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 94,993 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 94,993 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 88,459 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

child seat fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Mar 2016 88,459 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Mar 2015 80,264 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 72,083 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 59,697 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2012 59,697 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 51,446 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 50,843 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 50,843 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 VOU 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 68.4%.

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 DV57 VOU, 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 VOU registered?

DV57 VOU is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 October 2007.

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