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VU07 DSE

2007 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

165,196 mi
Last recorded165,196 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU07 DSE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 165,196 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 165,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 145,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 122,468 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 109,859 miles

Offside Rear tyre getting low keep eye on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust brackets come away

Fail 23 Jan 2017 109,859 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre getting low keep eye on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust brackets come away

Pass 13 Feb 2016 98,067 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 83,808 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 76,161 miles

rear exhaust box skin corroeded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 68,371 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 61,309 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jul 2011 50,520 miles

near side rear tyre tread low and castleated

off side rear tyre tread low and castleated

Pass 13 Jul 2010 31,586 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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VU07 DSE is a 2007 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VU07 DSE, 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 VU07 DSE registered?

VU07 DSE is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 August 2007.

Is VU07 DSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU07 DSE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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