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AK57 RCX

2007 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,502 mi
Last recorded152,502 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 RCX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 152,502 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 143,978 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 132,528 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 120,022 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 119,508 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 112,081 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 112,081 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 104,135 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted

Exhaust Tail Pipe Section Becoming Corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 91,062 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2015 91,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 77,163 miles

exhaust centre hanger almost corroded through

Fail 26 Mar 2014 77,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre hanger almost corroded through

Pass 13 Mar 2013 62,081 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 46,067 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 41,905 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 33,206 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 33,086 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 RCX is a 2007 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RCX, 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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AK57 RCX is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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