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YH57 RXU

2007 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,097 mi
Last recorded108,097 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 RXU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 108,097 miles

rear exhaust heat shield defective

Fail 15 Dec 2020 108,097 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield defective

Pass 1 Apr 2019 99,205 miles

Nearside Rear Outer skin of exhaust rear silencer starting to rust

Fail 1 Apr 2019 99,205 miles

Nearside Rear Outer skin of exhaust rear silencer starting to rust

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced side light dim (wrong bulb) (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 96,282 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective dp D P F LIGHT ON AND ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON BOTH SHOULDERS AND WORN CLOSE TO 2MM WEAR BARS AND DAMAGED ON INNER AND OUTER WALL

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER SHOULDER

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 91,508 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 84,971 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer getting weak (outer skin)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 84,971 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer getting weak (outer skin)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 73,594 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Front worn on inner shoulder

Fail 14 Sep 2015 73,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Front worn on inner shoulder

Pass 14 Sep 2014 60,232 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 47,722 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2012 40,045 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 33,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2010 25,396 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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YH57 RXU 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 66.7%.

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 YH57 RXU, 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 YH57 RXU registered?

YH57 RXU is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is YH57 RXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH57 RXU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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