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DY57 VGA

2007 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,342 mi
Last recorded135,342 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 VGA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 135,342 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 135,281 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 116,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 110,640 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 100,172 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 91,782 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 80,729 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 71,506 miles

Offside Rear Hand brake outer cable deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2015 71,506 miles

Offside Rear Hand brake outer cable deteriorated

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 50% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 61,384 miles

rear exhaust box outer layer deteriorated but still sound

Pass 26 Sep 2013 48,111 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 33,159 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 30,677 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Sep 2010 20,154 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 VGA is a 2007 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VGA, 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 VGA registered?

DY57 VGA is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 October 2007.

Is DY57 VGA safe to buy?

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