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AK57 CXX

2007 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,506 mi
Last recorded143,506 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 CXX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 143,506 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded but not blowing

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2022 143,504 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded but not blowing

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2021 139,105 miles

noise from engine area on tick over

varoius engine oil leaks

Fail 26 Aug 2021 139,103 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insurcure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

noise from engine area on tick over

varoius engine oil leaks

Pass 18 Aug 2020 134,021 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

rear radius arm bushes deterating

rear subframe corroding

rear trailing arm bushes deterating

under body surface corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2020 134,020 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

rear radius arm bushes deterating

rear subframe corroding

rear trailing arm bushes deterating

under body surface corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2019 127,841 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 127,841 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 120,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 119,905 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 113,442 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)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 107,995 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 102,007 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 102,007 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 96,385 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 91,865 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inside edge

Pass 30 Aug 2012 78,581 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 65,348 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 56,909 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 56,909 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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AK57 CXX is a 2007 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AK57 CXX, 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 AK57 CXX registered?

AK57 CXX is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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