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AR07 EFP

2007 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,553 mi
Last recorded163,553 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 EFP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 163,553 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 149,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 149,959 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 142,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 142,609 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 140,766 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 140,766 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 135,044 miles

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

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

underbody trays restricting view

Pass 21 Mar 2018 127,779 miles

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

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

under-body trays restricting view

Pass 22 Mar 2017 118,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the inside edge

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

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

under-body trays restricting view

Pass 16 Mar 2016 109,171 miles

Both rear Tyre's are badly worn on the inside edge

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due too child's car seat fitted

Offside Rear seat belt not checked due too child's car seat fitted

Rear back box heavily corroded, but not blowing

sump guard restricting view

Fail 15 Mar 2016 109,171 miles

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

Both rear Tyre's are badly worn on the inside edge

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due too child's car seat fitted

Offside Rear seat belt not checked due too child's car seat fitted

Rear back box heavily corroded, but not blowing

sump guard restricting view

Pass 20 Mar 2015 98,996 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 91,250 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 91,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 79,913 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 79,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 68,864 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 59,374 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 40,468 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 EFP is a 2007 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AR07 EFP, 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 EFP registered?

AR07 EFP is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 June 2007.

Is AR07 EFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR07 EFP shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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