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AP57 FXE

2007 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

132,497 mi
Last recorded132,497 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 FXE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 132,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 132,497 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 131,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 131,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 129,627 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 129,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 123,055 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 123,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 117,734 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 114,059 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust box rusty, not affecting emissions

Fail 28 Sep 2020 114,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust box rusty, not affecting emissions

Pass 20 Sep 2019 110,156 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 95,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 83,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 67,787 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 55,623 miles

nearside rear brake caliper binding

Pass 18 Sep 2014 48,265 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 40,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 40,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2012 32,674 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 25,942 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 18,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 18,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FXE is a 2007 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AP57 FXE, 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 AP57 FXE registered?

AP57 FXE is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is AP57 FXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP57 FXE shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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