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WJ57 MFP

2007 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

191,919 mi
Last recorded191,919 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 MFP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 191,919 miles

Non standard rear exhaust - slightly noisy

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES NEAR LIMIT / FRONT TYRES DIFFERENT SIZE TO REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 191,919 miles

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

Non standard rear exhaust - slightly noisy

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES NEAR LIMIT / FRONT TYRES DIFFERENT SIZE TO REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 174,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 174,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 168,105 miles

Engine cover, Under tray & Under guards fitted at time of test

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

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

Rear Back box body heat shield loose

Window screen dash chassis number missing

Fail 3 Aug 2021 168,105 miles

Engine cover, Under tray & Under guards fitted at time of test

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

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Back box body heat shield loose

Window screen dash chassis number missing

Pass 6 Aug 2020 163,266 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 154,356 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 153,214 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 153,212 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 145,667 miles

Front coil springs starting to corrode

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyre treads wearing low and uneven on inner edges ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 15 Sep 2017 135,329 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 125,942 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 114,758 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroding

stone chip to front windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2014 102,827 miles

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 87,956 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 67,832 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 49,260 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2010 26,714 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 MFP is a 2007 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WJ57 MFP, 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 MFP registered?

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

Is WJ57 MFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ57 MFP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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