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YP57 YBU

2007 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

104,730 mi
Last recorded104,730 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP57 YBU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 104,730 miles

Brake fluid low

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Underbody and Suspension Area's corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2023 88,117 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm), Worn bold inner edges area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel rims area (Buckled) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm), Worn bold inner edges area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Worn bold inner edges area

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under Body sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel rims area (Buckled) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm), Worn bold inner edges area (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket holder (Corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhuast back box corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2022 79,698 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 75,054 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 69,980 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 69,980 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 62,977 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 56,103 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 52,331 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 45,874 miles

inner surface of front brake disks corroded reducing frictive effort.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 43,103 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 38,340 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front discs scored

Pass 18 Feb 2013 32,566 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 28,810 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 22,295 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 YBU is a 2007 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YBU, 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 YBU registered?

YP57 YBU is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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