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DY57 XZU

2007 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

153,389 mi
Last recorded153,389 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 XZU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 153,389 miles

Exhaust mounting defective one center exhaust bracket broken on sleeve & not fully secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroding in areas (strong advise) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge getting close to inner cords 205/55/16

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & rear outer sill corrosion started (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge getting very close to inner cords (strong advise)

Fail 13 Sep 2025 153,205 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested headlight aim not checked due to bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective one center exhaust bracket broken on sleeve & not fully secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroding in areas (strong advise) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge getting close to inner cords 205/55/16

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & rear outer sill corrosion started (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge getting very close to inner cords (strong advise)

Pass 12 Sep 2024 147,781 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

general scaly corrosion to suspension & chassis

Pass 4 Oct 2023 140,876 miles

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

Rear box deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2023 140,714 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding SIGNS OF OVERHEATING (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear box deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2022 134,944 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 134,943 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 126,097 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 118,661 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 110,599 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside head lamp image deteriorating

Pass 13 Sep 2018 106,353 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 171,135 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 103,143 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 99,942 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 93,639 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 81,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 81,934 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 71,747 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 55,085 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 44,038 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 32,320 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 XZU is a 2007 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XZU, 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 XZU registered?

DY57 XZU is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 October 2007.

Is DY57 XZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY57 XZU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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