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EG56 GPZ

2007 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,951 mi
Last recorded150,951 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG56 GPZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 150,951 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside front inner brake disc worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside front and offside front headlamp lens have beam deflectors fitted. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 146,155 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside front and offside front headlamp lens have beam deflectors fitted (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2024 146,152 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside front and offside front headlamp lens have beam deflectors fitted (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 141,645 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 136,134 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 131,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted lense (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted lense (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 131,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted lense (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted lense (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 127,675 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides have beam deflectors fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 120,541 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2018 112,655 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 103,833 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 167,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 166,954 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 143,546 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 1x ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front inner wishbone spyglass bushes splitting

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

engine cover and undertray fitted (undertray damaged)

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 26 Sep 2016 143,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 1x ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front inner wishbone spyglass bushes splitting

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

engine cover and undertray fitted (undertray damaged)

front brake discs worn and lipped

oil level low

Pass 2 Oct 2015 125,223 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 125,223 miles

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

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

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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EG56 GPZ is a 2007 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EG56 GPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EG56 GPZ registered?

EG56 GPZ is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 February 2007.

Is EG56 GPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG56 GPZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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