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DY57 VHR

2007 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,305 mi
Last recorded153,305 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 VHR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 153,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 153,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 140,338 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 133,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 27 Aug 2022 133,214 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 127,119 miles

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

Slight surface corrosion within prescribed areas of suspension under vehicle

Pass 21 Aug 2020 116,355 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 114,514 miles

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))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 112,120 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 108,953 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 108,953 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 101,017 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2016 101,016 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil over full (7.4.B.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 7 Nov 2015 90,505 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 81,594 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 81,593 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 72,834 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 64,276 miles

wipers smeering

Pass 26 Oct 2011 52,779 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 41,155 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 41,155 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 VHR is a 2007 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc 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 DY57 VHR, 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 VHR registered?

DY57 VHR is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 November 2007.

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