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YC57 AHE

2007 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,062 mi
Last recorded132,062 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 AHE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 132,062 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 132,058 miles

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

REVERS LIGHTS INOP

Pass 23 Oct 2020 124,912 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

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

slight amount of blue smoke emitted from exhaust on emissions test

tyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated

Fail 23 Oct 2020 124,908 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

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

slight amount of blue smoke emitted from exhaust on emissions test

tyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated

Pass 18 Apr 2019 111,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 93,677 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 93,677 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2016 79,661 miles

Brake pedal creeping with pressure applied but without servo action, Recommend further investigation

Front and Rear brake pads worn low

Recommend front wheel alignment check/adjust

TPS Warning light on constant

Fail 21 Oct 2016 79,660 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre support rotten + advise rear silencer very badly corroded (7.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure + Cut to bindings (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal creeping with pressure applied but without servo action, Recommend further investigation

Front and Rear brake pads worn low

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge, Just legal. 205/55/16 V

Recommend front wheel alignment check/adjust

TPS Warning light on constant

Water constantly leaking from under vehicle (front)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 63,072 miles

Both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

Rear silencer badly corroded

Recommend front wheel alignment check

Fail 16 Sep 2015 63,072 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Stop lamp not working Offside and Nearside (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Lighting fault warning lamp showing constant

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

Rear silencer badly corroded

Recommend front wheel alignment check

Pass 3 Sep 2014 47,752 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 40,888 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 32,389 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 24,324 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 15,970 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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YC57 AHE is a 2007 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YC57 AHE, 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 YC57 AHE registered?

YC57 AHE is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2007.

Is YC57 AHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC57 AHE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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