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WK57 FYJ

2007 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,974 mi
Last recorded121,974 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK57 FYJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 121,974 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 117,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 107,787 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 100,665 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 97,234 miles

under guards

Pass 20 Jan 2020 91,437 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2020 91,437 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 85,801 miles

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

ball joint gaiters becoming perrished

Pass 13 Jan 2018 80,548 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 80,548 miles

Emissions not tested Engine oil overfilled (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 72,351 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 68,247 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 62,513 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 56,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions did not register

Pass 29 May 2013 49,760 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 40,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2011 28,830 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2010 18,649 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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WK57 FYJ is a 2007 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WK57 FYJ, 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 WK57 FYJ registered?

WK57 FYJ is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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