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AK57 CXZ

2007 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,252 mi
Last recorded157,252 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 CXZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 157,252 miles

corrosion on various parts of car

head lights faded

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 29 Nov 2024 154,145 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 151,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2023 151,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 149,036 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 146,824 miles

corrosion on various parts of car

exhaust corroded

tyres perishing

Pass 27 Nov 2020 144,380 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre join section clamps corroded causing loose fitment (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Pad wear sensor wires free hanging

Pass 6 Nov 2019 140,668 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 132,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 132,597 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 126,446 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge recommend replacement

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 117,401 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 14 Sep 2016 117,401 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2015 109,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2014 104,992 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 98,342 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 48,342 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 91,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R Coil spring broken at very end of coil

Pass 14 Nov 2011 85,095 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 78,826 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 CXZ is a 2007 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CXZ, 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 AK57 CXZ registered?

AK57 CXZ is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 November 2007.

Is AK57 CXZ safe to buy?

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