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VX07 RRU

2007 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,773 mi
Last recorded156,773 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX07 RRU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 156,773 miles

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

rear exhaust slight blow

Fail 27 Sep 2025 156,761 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

rear exhaust slight blow

Pass 10 Oct 2024 146,690 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 146,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 142,604 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 142,604 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 138,661 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 135,023 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 127,206 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 119,086 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 119,086 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 113,116 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 113,116 miles

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 107,376 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 107,357 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 28 Apr 2016 92,514 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 77,266 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 58,970 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 51,883 miles

stickers in zone 'B' of windscreen

Pass 2 May 2012 40,753 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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VX07 RRU is a 2007 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 VX07 RRU, 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 VX07 RRU registered?

VX07 RRU is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is VX07 RRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX07 RRU shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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