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AE57 SVR

2007 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,007 mi
Last recorded97,007 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 SVR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 97,007 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 93,021 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 84,167 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 84,167 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 79,594 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 79,593 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 77,302 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 77,216 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 74,224 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 70,886 miles

Nearside Rear trye worn uneven.

Pass 3 Jan 2018 66,007 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 61,011 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 56,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Jan 2016 56,363 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brakes slightly binding

Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jan 2015 51,708 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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Jan 2015 51,708 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bothfront wipers slightly smeary

Pass 2 Jan 2014 46,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 39,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 33,642 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 33,642 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 25,024 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 22,877 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2010 22,877 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

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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AE57 SVR 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 73.9%.

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 AE57 SVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE57 SVR?

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What year was AE57 SVR registered?

AE57 SVR is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 October 2007.

Is AE57 SVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE57 SVR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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