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VN57 NYF

2007 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,389 mi
Last recorded148,389 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 NYF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 148,389 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 148,388 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 144,787 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 144,785 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 135,495 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 135,495 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 122,737 miles

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

Rear rear sub frame light corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2021 113,981 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 113,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 107,445 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Sep 2019 99,187 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 85,998 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 80,209 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 71,318 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 71,078 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 61,380 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 52,817 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 43,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2012 34,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2011 27,461 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 27,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 19,940 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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VN57 NYF is a 2007 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VN57 NYF, 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

How do I check the history of VN57 NYF?

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What year was VN57 NYF registered?

VN57 NYF is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 December 2007.

Is VN57 NYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN57 NYF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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