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YC57 BYS

2007 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,712 mi
Last recorded183,712 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 BYS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 183,712 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Oct 2020 167,951 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 167,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 158,103 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 142,468 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 132,647 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 132,647 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 bolt missing off all wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 123,550 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 123,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 113,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 91,124 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 66,900 miles

advise engine man lamp on

Pass 27 Apr 2012 30,008 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nsf wheel run out noted

Pass 24 May 2011 20,652 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 11,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 BYS is a 2007 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC57 BYS, 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 BYS registered?

YC57 BYS is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 October 2007.

Is YC57 BYS safe to buy?

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