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YP07 XBT

2007 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,437 mi
Last recorded171,437 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP07 XBT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 171,437 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear lights tinted

outer skirts fitted

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Apr 2025 166,634 miles

All lights tinted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 161,116 miles

all lights are tinted

Pass 17 Apr 2023 156,705 miles

oil leak slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2022 153,083 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 143,571 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 136,822 miles

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 125,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 125,134 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 110,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 96,723 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 82,480 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2015 82,419 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 66,114 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 57,707 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 50,191 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 41,647 miles

All brake discs are pitting arround the lips.

All inner brake pad thicknesses cant be checked as not fully visible but do look to be approaching 70% worn. Full check advised.

ESP Warning lamp on in the dash.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

N/S/R tyre has a nail threw the outer side wall. In a dangerous position as it is affecting the structural integrity of the tyre.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 41,647 miles

All brake discs are pitting arround the lips.

All inner brake pad thicknesses cant be checked as not fully visible but do look to be approaching 70% worn. Full check advised.

ESP Warning lamp on in the dash.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

N/S/R tyre has a nail threw the outer side wall. In a dangerous position as it is affecting the structural integrity of the tyre.

Fail 22 Jun 2010 32,398 miles

Front/rear brake discs worn

Front/rear inner brake pads approx 2/3rds worn

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 32,398 miles

Front/rear brake discs worn

Front/rear inner brake pads approx 2/3rds worn

Nail in rear tyre

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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YP07 XBT is a 2007 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YP07 XBT, 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 YP07 XBT registered?

YP07 XBT is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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