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AR07 EFB

2007 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,276 mi
Last recorded171,276 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 EFB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 171,276 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 162,110 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2022 162,104 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2021 158,691 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 158,682 miles

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

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 145,766 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wing corroding

Offside Rear Slight brake bind when rotated by hand

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 6 Nov 2020 145,766 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wing corroding

Offside Rear Slight brake bind when rotated by hand

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 30 Oct 2019 138,049 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 128,811 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 119,610 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer very small leak (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' At limit (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 106,568 miles

front shocks rusty

osf brake flexi ferrule rusty

osr tyre worn on edge

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 27 May 2016 105,424 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

n/s parking brake lever does not return to return stop position.

rear exhaust tatty/corroded. n/s/f tyre perished/cracking in tread

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 15 May 2015 98,058 miles

EML on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 84,731 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 72,166 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 61,233 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 51,405 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 42,854 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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AR07 EFB is a 2007 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AR07 EFB, 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 AR07 EFB registered?

AR07 EFB is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 June 2007.

Is AR07 EFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR07 EFB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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