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VK57 XWX

2007 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,163 mi
Last recorded147,163 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 XWX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 147,163 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 147,158 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 146,174 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (0.50 1/m) (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 129,841 miles

All tyres scrubbed on edges

Central Exhaust mountings broken

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 103,457 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded including mounting brackets.

Pass 21 Jul 2016 84,315 miles

Offside Rear slight noise from brake backing plate

emmisions too clean to register for print out

Pass 8 Sep 2015 57,511 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 34,526 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)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2013 27,343 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 18,260 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 18,205 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 15,545 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 10,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XWX is a 2007 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VK57 XWX, 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 XWX registered?

VK57 XWX is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2007.

Is VK57 XWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK57 XWX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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