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EF56 FHJ

2007 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,380 mi
Last recorded123,380 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 FHJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 123,380 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 110,506 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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Pass 30 Jan 2014 94,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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Fail 30 Jan 2014 94,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

presenter adviced

Pass 30 Jul 2012 76,300 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 59,680 miles

Drivers wiper judders

Front brake discs corroded inner face

Pass 22 Jan 2011 52,480 miles

after market blue headlamp bulbs fitted but not adversely effecting beam image

o s r tyre wearing unevely on inner edge [stepping]

Pass 25 Jan 2010 39,444 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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EF56 FHJ is a 2007 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EF56 FHJ, 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 EF56 FHJ registered?

EF56 FHJ is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 January 2007.

Is EF56 FHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 FHJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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