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AK07 BFY

2007 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,642 mi
Last recorded154,642 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 BFY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 154,642 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

smell of exhaust fumes in car

timing belt due

tpms light on

Fail 22 Aug 2019 154,642 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

smell of exhaust fumes in car

timing belt due

tpms light on

Pass 13 Aug 2018 139,056 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 128,297 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2017 128,296 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play unable to test due to part siezed brake (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust due to broken adjuster mechanism (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement part seized caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 117,092 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 117,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 103,438 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 103,438 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 93,068 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 73,535 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 73,535 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 53,834 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r + o/s/r tyres cracking

top engine plastic cover missing

Pass 25 Feb 2011 36,523 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and crackin

front wiperblades smeary

Pass 24 Feb 2010 23,084 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection off adult belt

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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AK07 BFY 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 AK07 BFY, 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 AK07 BFY registered?

AK07 BFY is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 March 2007.

Is AK07 BFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK07 BFY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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