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YX07 UWT

2007 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

168,229 mi
Last recorded168,229 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX07 UWT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 168,229 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 168,191 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 164,592 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 161,075 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 161,075 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 158,114 miles

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

TPMS light on

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 19 Jul 2021 151,878 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 151,831 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inbetween tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

tpms light stays on.

Pass 18 Aug 2020 147,266 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 136,314 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))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 136,314 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 120,332 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 106,082 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 106,082 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 90,186 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 72,322 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 56,194 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 56,194 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 39,317 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside outer sill damaged

offside mirror loose

offside rear tyre very deep cut to side wall

Pass 25 May 2012 23,842 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 23,329 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 23,323 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2010 20,894 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 21,793 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YX07 UWT is a 2007 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YX07 UWT, 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 YX07 UWT registered?

YX07 UWT is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 April 2007.

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