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VN57 SZD

2007 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,511 mi
Last recorded155,511 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 SZD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 155,511 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 155,508 miles

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 153,763 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 147,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 142,572 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 142,572 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 138,951 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 133,260 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 126,700 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 126,606 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake application uneven low reading (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 119,853 miles

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

traction control light showing fault

Pass 9 Nov 2015 114,884 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 114,840 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 108,164 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 100,901 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 95,834 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 82,086 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 3 Nov 2011 81,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 21 Oct 2010 72,758 miles

no smoke,hence no printed results

Fail 21 Oct 2010 72,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

no smoke,hence no printed results

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 SZD is a 2007 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SZD, 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 VN57 SZD registered?

VN57 SZD is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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