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AF07 GKU

2007 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

204,701 mi
Last recorded204,701 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 GKU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 204,701 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 196,555 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 196,554 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 171,653 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 157,503 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 140,670 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 140,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Flat spot (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 133,046 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 133,046 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 120,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (beyond service requirements)

offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (beyond service requirements)

offside front tyre tread inner edge wearing

Pass 13 Mar 2015 120,114 miles

nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (beyond service requirements)

offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (beyond service requirements)

offside front tyre tread inner edge wearing

Pass 10 Mar 2014 106,494 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 93,887 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 81,070 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 64,988 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 47,315 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 47,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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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AF07 GKU is a 2007 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AF07 GKU, 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 AF07 GKU registered?

AF07 GKU is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 March 2007.

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