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BJ57 UJA

2007 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,386 mi
Last recorded196,386 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 UJA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 196,386 miles

Coil spring corroded REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 189,494 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 180,110 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower sill damaged

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 167,344 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside side sill damaged but no sharp edges

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 167,015 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside side sill damaged but no sharp edges

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 160,223 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 137,292 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2019 136,471 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2018 117,525 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 105,212 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 96,310 miles

exhaust back box outer skin is corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2016 96,310 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 90,650 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 90,650 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 82,024 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2013 72,971 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 72,971 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 59,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 59,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 41,869 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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BJ57 UJA is a 2007 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,896cc 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 BJ57 UJA, 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 BJ57 UJA registered?

BJ57 UJA is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 October 2007.

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