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AO57 OAW

2007 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,080 mi
Last recorded157,080 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 OAW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 157,080 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 145,166 miles

child seat fitted osr

one reg light not working

Fail 12 Dec 2019 145,165 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

child seat fitted osr

one reg light not working

Fail 4 Dec 2019 145,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 136,109 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 136,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 130,933 miles

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

exhaust sleeve corroded

oil level low

Fail 2 Mar 2018 130,592 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust sleeve corroded

oil level low

tpms light on

Pass 10 Mar 2017 110,963 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 94,642 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 94,642 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket corroded off centre pipe (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 80,651 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

center exhaust strap detached but system secure

front brake disc inner face corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

rear tyres perished and worn inner edges

Fail 10 Mar 2015 80,651 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

center exhaust strap detached but system secure

front brake disc inner face corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

rear tyres perished and worn inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2014 70,158 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 59,294 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 52,422 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 47,080 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 40,835 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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AO57 OAW is a 2007 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 AO57 OAW, 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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AO57 OAW is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 October 2007.

Is AO57 OAW safe to buy?

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