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YT57 KNC

2007 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

167,838 mi
Last recorded167,838 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT57 KNC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 167,838 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Flywheel noisy

Rear exhaust heatshield rattling on rear box

Fail 12 Sep 2023 167,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Flywheel noisy

Rear exhaust heatshield rattling on rear box

Pass 1 Apr 2022 154,847 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2021 149,172 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 149,170 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 144,988 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 144,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 140,601 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 140,414 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 132,630 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 132,628 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 128,613 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2015 120,134 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 120,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 103,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Aug 2013 84,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 10 Aug 2012 66,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2011 55,410 miles

engine cover missing

front brake pads worn very low

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 20 Aug 2010 46,372 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 46,372 miles

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

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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YT57 KNC is a 2007 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YT57 KNC, 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 YT57 KNC registered?

YT57 KNC is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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