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AF07 VLN

2007 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

219,214 mi
Last recorded219,214 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 VLN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 219,214 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 216,016 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 216,009 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 209,233 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 198,147 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 170,803 miles

rear axle and suspension ect very rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2018 164,301 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 154,481 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 154,481 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 149,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Feb 2017 149,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 137,925 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 123,188 miles

Engine under tray slightly insecure

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 123,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine under tray slightly insecure

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 110,032 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 97,971 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 22 Feb 2012 87,932 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 87,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 69,587 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 69,587 miles

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

all front and rear discs wearing and corroding

cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall , not to canvas

Pass 17 Feb 2010 55,285 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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AF07 VLN is a 2007 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VLN, 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 VLN registered?

AF07 VLN is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 March 2007.

Is AF07 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF07 VLN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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