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AJ57 SWZ

2007 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,376 mi
Last recorded122,376 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 SWZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 122,376 miles

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

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

bonnet sound deadening insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2018 112,888 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 112,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 104,246 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 4 Dec 2017 104,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2016 94,001 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 94,001 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlamp aim poor

engine oil level on min

Pass 4 Dec 2015 77,833 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 77,833 miles

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured 80% missing (1.5.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 62,159 miles

A little white smoke from tail pipe

Emissions too low to register on the DSM. Passed

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc lipped & corroded on the inner face

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2014 61,890 miles

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

A little white smoke from tail pipe

Both front tyres smooth on the inner edge

Emissions too low to register on the DSM. Passed

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc lipped & corroded on the inner face

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2013 53,606 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 53,606 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 47,318 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 40,318 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 33,737 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

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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AJ57 SWZ is a 2007 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AJ57 SWZ, 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 AJ57 SWZ registered?

AJ57 SWZ is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 November 2007.

Is AJ57 SWZ safe to buy?

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