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YH57 WHP

2007 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,290 mi
Last recorded176,290 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 WHP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 176,290 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 176,290 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 168,232 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear silencer missing, alternative pipe fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2023 168,229 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear silencer missing, alternative pipe fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2022 162,859 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 151,827 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Oct 2020 139,612 miles

Both headlamp glasses slightly deteriorated and beams slightly out of focus.

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides of car (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside rear tyre tread worn low on both shoulders.

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 122,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm with outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2018 108,057 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2018 108,052 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light inop (LED) (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 94,414 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 82,416 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 82,416 miles

Steering rack gaiter split both (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 67,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2014 63,939 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 53,717 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 53,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 40,045 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 29,208 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 20,773 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 WHP is a 2007 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WHP, 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 YH57 WHP registered?

YH57 WHP is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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