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AK57 CYC

2007 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,443 mi
Last recorded88,443 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 CYC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 88,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 86,766 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 84,345 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 84,345 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 81,641 miles

Covers fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S + Both Slightly Deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 81,641 miles

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

Covers fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S + Both Slightly Deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 78,893 miles

Engine management warning lamp is on.

Offside Front condensation in headlamp.

Offside Front fog lamp is damaged

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 78,893 miles

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

Engine management warning lamp is on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front condensation in headlamp.

Offside Front fog lamp is damaged

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 75,219 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2016 75,217 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 69,240 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 69,240 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 61,457 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 61,457 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Sep 2013 55,323 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 49,151 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 40,408 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 30,773 miles

wipers poor

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 CYC is a 2007 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AK57 CYC, 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 CYC registered?

AK57 CYC is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 September 2007.

Is AK57 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 CYC shows 18 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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