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WF07 DFJ

2007 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

170,996 mi
Last recorded170,996 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF07 DFJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 170,996 miles

Surface corrosion on rear subframe

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe into rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

High level brake light inop

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking/perishing on side walls

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyres cracking/perishing on side walls

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2025 170,996 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe into rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

High level brake light inop

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking/perishing on side walls

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyres cracking/perishing on side walls

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Surface corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 3 Dec 2024 169,622 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 164,866 miles

High level brake light inop

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear exhaust skin corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2023 155,782 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play arm ball joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak at engine area

Fail 4 Jan 2023 155,781 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play arm ball joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak at engine area

Pass 22 Dec 2021 149,527 miles

High brake light inop

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 149,527 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

High brake light inop

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 143,815 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak at engine area

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2019 136,633 miles

Both rear suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Nearside rear light lense missing

Oil leak at engine area

Fail 16 Dec 2019 136,633 miles

Both rear suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Nearside rear light lense missing

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

Oil leak at engine area

Pass 12 Dec 2018 125,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Light lense missing

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

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

Oil leak at engine area

Fail 12 Dec 2018 125,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Light lense missing

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

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

Oil leak at engine area

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 116,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner light lens cover missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak at engine area

Pass 21 Oct 2016 104,380 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 93,461 miles

engine oil low.

Fail 17 Nov 2015 93,461 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil low.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 77,203 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2014 77,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 63,854 miles

near side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2012 54,135 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 18 Aug 2011 41,829 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 30,708 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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WF07 DFJ is a 2007 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 WF07 DFJ, 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 WF07 DFJ registered?

WF07 DFJ is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is WF07 DFJ safe to buy?

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