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AF57 ZFU

2007 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,188 mi
Last recorded151,188 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 ZFU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 151,188 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

washer bottle split but washers still working

Fail 17 Jan 2020 151,188 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

washer bottle split but washers still working

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 141,599 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 128,665 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn very low on edges but tread not considered to be fully cut

nearside rear tyre worn very low on inside edge

offside headlamp aim cloudy

offside rear tyre feathering on inside edge

sticker in windscreen outside of zone a but not in view of road

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection on some items

Fail 5 Dec 2017 128,632 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release trapped underneath seat (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn very low on edges but tread not considered to be fully cut

nearside rear tyre worn very low on inside edge

offside headlamp aim cloudy

offside rear tyre feathering on inside edge

sticker in windscreen outside of zone a but not in view of road

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection on some items

Pass 5 Dec 2016 115,694 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 102,518 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 102,518 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 91,554 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 91,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 80,032 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 66,347 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 53,816 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 40,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 40,907 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)

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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AF57 ZFU is a 2007 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF57 ZFU, 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

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What year was AF57 ZFU registered?

AF57 ZFU is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 September 2007.

Is AF57 ZFU safe to buy?

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