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DY57 VFW

2007 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

130,500 mi
Last recorded130,500 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 VFW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 130,500 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 127,271 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 122,434 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on breath (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 121,133 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 117,336 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 117,336 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 113,572 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 109,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 104,376 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 100,256 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 93,420 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 93,420 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 86,691 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 79,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 70,617 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 62,605 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 50,627 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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DY57 VFW is a 2007 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DY57 VFW, 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 DY57 VFW registered?

DY57 VFW is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 October 2007.

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