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AK57 RCY

2007 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,701 mi
Last recorded146,701 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 RCY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 146,701 miles

advise cv boots perished nsr tyer on limet

Fail 11 Jun 2025 146,701 miles

advise cv boots perished nsr tyer on limet

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 143,395 miles

advise rear tyers on limet

Pass 5 Jul 2023 140,896 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 137,574 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 134,332 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2021 134,324 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working o/s n/s (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 130,494 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 22 Jun 2019 121,506 miles

slioght wear n/s/front tyre inner edge

Fail 29 May 2019 121,201 miles

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

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

clutch /flywheel noisey

slight wear n/s/front tyre inner edfge

Pass 9 Jun 2018 105,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyres perished - N/S/F, O/S/F & N/S/R

Pass 7 Aug 2017 97,133 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 92,794 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 86,663 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 81,485 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 72,093 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 72,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 58,531 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s wiper judders

Pass 24 Oct 2011 49,149 miles

Both rear tyres have un-even wear on the edges

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 39,046 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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 RCY is a 2007 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol 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 RCY, 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 RCY registered?

AK57 RCY is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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