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WP56 GVR

2007 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,786 mi
Last recorded137,786 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP56 GVR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 137,786 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 118,739 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 118,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 113,251 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake discs worn

Fail 21 Jan 2016 113,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Jan 2015 104,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Fail 30 Jan 2015 104,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jan 2014 93,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Fail 22 Jan 2014 93,934 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Jan 2013 87,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 16 Jan 2013 87,025 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Jan 2012 80,106 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 31 Jan 2011 72,189 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Feb 2010 59,009 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 59,009 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WP56 GVR is a 2007 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WP56 GVR, 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 WP56 GVR registered?

WP56 GVR is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 January 2007.

Is WP56 GVR safe to buy?

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