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YP57 MPU

2007 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,019 mi
Last recorded172,019 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP57 MPU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 172,019 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

coolant leak

Fail 11 Dec 2024 172,019 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

coolant leak

Pass 1 Dec 2023 160,496 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow in join pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

tpms light on dash indicates a fault

Fail 1 Dec 2023 160,491 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow in join pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

tpms light on dash indicates a fault

Pass 9 Dec 2022 149,913 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 139,621 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 139,566 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 131,731 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 125,055 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 115,728 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 115,728 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 107,462 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 98,357 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 89,864 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 81,143 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 80,857 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 71,554 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 61,414 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 48,861 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 36,199 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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YP57 MPU is a 2007 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc 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 YP57 MPU, 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 YP57 MPU registered?

YP57 MPU is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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