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EF56 VBX

2007 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

196,406 mi
Last recorded196,406 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 VBX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 196,406 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 196,383 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 188,094 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 173,773 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 165,212 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 155,097 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 141,940 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 141,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 119,827 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 119,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 98,202 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 96,959 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2014 84,791 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

n/s/f foglamp cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2014 84,791 miles

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

n/s/f foglamp cracked

Pass 11 Jan 2013 73,452 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 60,278 miles

N/S/F fog lamp glass broken.

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 30 Dec 2010 46,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 34,149 miles

n/s head lamp damaged

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 VBX is a 2007 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VBX, 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 VBX registered?

EF56 VBX is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 January 2007.

Is EF56 VBX safe to buy?

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