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YP57 YCE

2007 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

160,445 mi
Last recorded160,445 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 160,445 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 160,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 153,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 146,110 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 142,265 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 128,155 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2020 128,155 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 122,965 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear caliper lever not returning fully

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 112,772 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 112,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 104,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 104,694 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 94,815 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2016 94,815 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 88,652 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 88,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear brake sticking slightly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 75,723 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2014 75,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

intermediate exhaust support corroded off

rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 65,064 miles

Centre exhaust bracket rusted and bracket weak

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2012 46,643 miles

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

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

engine light on

oil level low

Pass 11 Oct 2011 33,180 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 22,314 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 YCE is a 2007 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YCE, 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 YCE registered?

YP57 YCE is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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