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YP57 MRV

2007 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,173 mi
Last recorded170,173 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP57 MRV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 170,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Corroded at Front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on Inner Edge and Also Cracks Present (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on Inner Edge and Also Cracks Present (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on Inner Edge and Also Cracks Present (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on Inner Edge and Also Cracks Present (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2025 169,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 162,780 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 162,757 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

rear stone gaurds corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 156,949 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 156,924 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2022 151,808 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 148,982 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 145,121 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 142,015 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 141,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 123,689 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

glow plug light flashing on dash indicating possible fault

Pass 20 Apr 2017 107,208 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 94,319 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 70,593 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2014 57,347 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 57,347 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 43,879 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 29,421 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 14,390 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 MRV is a 2007 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc 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 YP57 MRV, 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 YP57 MRV registered?

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

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