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AU07 VCJ

2007 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,317 mi
Last recorded131,317 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 VCJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 131,317 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has been repaired with tape !

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside door mirror lose but not likely to become detached

Fail 4 Feb 2025 131,313 miles

Exhaust system insecure center exhaust sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and has cuts down to cords + perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (Repairable)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside door mirror lose but not likely to become detached

Pass 5 Feb 2024 127,389 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriated

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 121,557 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device perished

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

Offside Front 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 6 Feb 2023 121,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device perished

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

Offside Front 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 7 Feb 2022 119,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated but still sealing

Pass 4 Jan 2021 111,913 miles

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

Park Brake efficiency only just met

Fail 4 Jan 2021 111,913 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Park Brake efficiency only just met

Pass 2 Jan 2020 99,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 92,516 miles

Front Both tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lamp in tailgate cracked

Offside Rear Slight Brake bind

Fail 28 Dec 2018 92,516 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lamp in tailgate cracked

Offside Rear Slight Brake bind

Pass 28 Dec 2017 85,071 miles

o/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2016 75,702 miles

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2016 75,681 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2015 63,569 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 52,888 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 50,163 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 45,913 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 37,016 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 27,589 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2010 18,240 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 18,238 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AU07 VCJ is a 2007 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AU07 VCJ, 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 AU07 VCJ registered?

AU07 VCJ is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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