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YP57 OBM

2007 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,802 mi
Last recorded131,802 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP57 OBM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 131,802 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 131,802 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 131,513 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive black smoke emitted (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside & nearside (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside front wheel arch corroded.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge splitting/wearing severely on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing severely on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 117,441 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 117,437 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 107,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 107,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 100,412 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2017 92,795 miles

Lower Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 82,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine undertray insecure

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2015 74,891 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 65,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 57,547 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 48,295 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 39,198 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2010 30,116 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 OBM is a 2007 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OBM, 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 OBM registered?

YP57 OBM is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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