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AK57 RDU

2007 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

167,863 mi
Last recorded167,863 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 167,863 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system show a fault

Pass 12 Aug 2021 156,456 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 156,456 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 154,855 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

offside front tyre has splits on the inner sidewall

offside rera tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2019 145,522 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2018 130,956 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 124,062 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges 2-3mm

Pass 28 Jul 2016 117,988 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 112,991 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 10 Aug 2015 112,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 19 Aug 2014 108,794 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhuast corroded

rear pads are getting low

slight damage to sills

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Aug 2013 102,457 miles

Damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear silencer corroded & in poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2013 102,457 miles

Damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear silencer corroded & in poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 96,472 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Rear exhaust corroded needs attention soon

Pass 6 Sep 2011 91,547 miles

Damage to N/S Front foglamp

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 91,547 miles

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

Damage to N/S Front foglamp

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 86,853 miles

rear brake pads getting low.n/s/f fog light cracked

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 RDU 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 RDU, 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 RDU registered?

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

Is AK57 RDU safe to buy?

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