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VO57 JLU

2007 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,406 mi
Last recorded151,406 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO57 JLU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 151,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2025 141,367 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 130,371 miles

corrosion rear axle

Pass 3 Feb 2023 121,263 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 110,800 miles

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))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 110,794 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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 26 Jan 2021 100,696 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 94,265 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 94,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 86,380 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 78,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2016 72,580 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 72,580 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 67,512 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2015 67,512 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 60,386 miles

all tyres worn on edges

both front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2013 53,312 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn on edges

o/s/f tyre tread starting to crack

rear silencer slightly deteriated

Pass 26 Nov 2012 46,617 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 39,049 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 31,023 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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VO57 JLU is a 2007 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VO57 JLU, 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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VO57 JLU is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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