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VK57 XWW

2007 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,589 mi
Last recorded104,589 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 XWW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 104,589 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective front both headlamps lens slightly defective ( milky/foggy) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front drop-link dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 100,309 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 100,295 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda emistion reading out of specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside front tyre has a tear or separation of structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective front both headlamp reflectors slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 94,010 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 94,005 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda reading too high ( outside specified limits ) (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced front headlamp light is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 89,731 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective front headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front drop-link dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened offside front drop-link slightly damage but not seriously (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 85,782 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 85,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 82,314 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 82,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 78,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 73,913 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 70,281 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 70,280 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 66,069 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged,no cords exposed

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 66,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged,no cords exposed

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 59,489 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 28 Aug 2014 54,315 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 47,253 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres cracking

Fail 28 Aug 2013 47,253 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2012 41,187 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 39,109 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 38,201 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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VK57 XWW is a 2007 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VK57 XWW, 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 VK57 XWW registered?

VK57 XWW is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is VK57 XWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK57 XWW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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