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VN57 TAU

2007 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

91,278 mi
Last recorded91,278 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 TAU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 91,278 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 86,987 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 83,988 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2023 76,618 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 72,394 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 67,561 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 62,237 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 56,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted and obscuring the view of some components

Pass 12 Apr 2018 49,892 miles

Axle (1) brake discs faces are uneven and worn (3.5.1,i)

Axle (2) brake pads are wearing thin (3.5.1,g)

Axle (2) suspension springs extreme ends are corroded (2.4.C.1,b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearings not able to fully assess due to a binding wheel (2.6,1)

Offside Rear wheel bearings not able to fully assess due to a binding wheel (2.6,1)

The park brake imbalance has been recorded at 39%, indicating that service/repairs are required (3.7.B,6,b)

The rear hatch struts are weak in operation (6.4,1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 42,860 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 38,220 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 34,059 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 29,224 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 29,224 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 25,845 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 19,559 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 10,339 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 7,935 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 TAU is a 2007 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VN57 TAU, 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 VN57 TAU registered?

VN57 TAU is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 November 2007.

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