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YR57 NPG

2007 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,197 mi
Last recorded122,197 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 NPG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 122,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Feb 2025 122,186 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed Due to the condition of the exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2024 110,788 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 110,785 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe from box at axle and at rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 106,346 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

centre exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 14 Feb 2023 106,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement at caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective at tailpipe, (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 4 Feb 2022 102,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rearmost mounting at tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear brake disc showing evidence of binding brake

Offside handbrake cable swollen showing evidence of water ingress

Fail 2 Feb 2022 102,605 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both o/s and n/s switched on with sidelamps (4.4.3 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rearmost mounting at tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear brake disc showing evidence of binding brake

Offside handbrake cable swollen showing evidence of water ingress

Pass 21 Jan 2021 95,516 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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 85,989 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp becoming condensed.

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Evident on roadtest. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 85,985 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp becoming condensed.

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Evident on roadtest. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 77,183 miles

Interior heater fan is inoperative

Fail 4 Feb 2019 77,181 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Interior heater fan inoperative.

Fail 1 Feb 2019 77,170 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery is faulty.

Interior heater fan inoperative.

Offside Headlamp slightly condensed.

Possible wheel bearing fault!

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 64,315 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 58,104 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 50,224 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 42,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 35,471 miles

Advise front wipers slight judder

Front Brake discs slightly corroded on inner edge

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 27,608 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 27,608 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside and nearside front tyres deteriorated (cracking on sidewall)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,285 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 22,939 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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YR57 NPG is a 2007 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YR57 NPG, 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 YR57 NPG registered?

YR57 NPG is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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