MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,145 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bulb holders missing (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective at front subframe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush internal guide bush (5.3.2 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective at subframe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement internal guide bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
engine covers + under tray fitted
o/side rear tyre outer edge
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
Rear tyres cracking
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear silencer in poor condition
Off side rear tyre cracked
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Off side rear tyre cracked
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front o/s tyre 2mm and has nail
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DV57 VPA is a 2007 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 VPA, 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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DV57 VPA is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 October 2007.
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