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AP57 FWW

2007 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,845 mi
Last recorded155,845 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 FWW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 155,845 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened arms also general surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 149,336 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 149,336 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 146,937 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 140,610 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2022 132,787 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 132,787 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 120,494 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 120,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2019 103,237 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 103,216 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 88,333 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 77,736 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 64,695 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 56,999 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 56,997 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 13 May 2014 47,001 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 39,491 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 29,522 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2011 26,085 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 18,719 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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AP57 FWW is a 2007 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AP57 FWW, 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 AP57 FWW registered?

AP57 FWW is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 September 2007.

Is AP57 FWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP57 FWW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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