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WJ57 GXP

2007 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

177,347 mi
Last recorded177,347 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 GXP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 177,347 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 158,992 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 144,380 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 144,374 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 140,503 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 140,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2020 132,722 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 132,722 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 124,454 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 124,452 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Cable not connected to caliper (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Unable to see leak due to undertray (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 109,098 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 109,096 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2017 95,916 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

high front brake imbalance

slight bind on nearside front brake

Fail 19 Aug 2017 95,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

high front brake imbalance

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 12 Sep 2016 87,963 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 87,963 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 78,802 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 78,795 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 70,119 miles

front discs rusty

rear discs in poor condition

rear exhaust in poor condition

wipers noisey

Pass 28 Aug 2013 61,713 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 4 Sep 2012 51,876 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 42,394 miles

front discs worn

front tyers getting low

Pass 14 Sep 2010 31,147 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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WJ57 GXP is a 2007 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WJ57 GXP, 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 WJ57 GXP registered?

WJ57 GXP is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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