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WF57 XFE

2007 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

161,439 mi
Last recorded161,439 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF57 XFE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 161,439 miles

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

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

Exhaust centre clamp corroded

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside parking brake performance low

Rear silencer corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 156,717 miles

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

Exhaust centre clamps corroded

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Offside (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES FRONT WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT ADVISE REPLACING ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 153,104 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 148,639 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 142,370 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside rear sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 135,384 miles

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

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 13 Aug 2016 128,003 miles

Centre exhaust clamp broken but not insecure.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 119,209 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center exhaust clamp broken

Pass 20 Aug 2014 111,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 105,042 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge also starting to crack in tread but no cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2013 105,042 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge also starting to crack in tread but no cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2012 96,698 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 92,504 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 77,147 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are stepping on the inner tread

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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WF57 XFE is a 2007 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WF57 XFE, 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 WF57 XFE registered?

WF57 XFE is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 October 2007.

Is WF57 XFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF57 XFE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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