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BK57 RVU

2007 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,779 mi
Last recorded136,779 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 RVU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 136,779 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front brake sligthy sticky

Rear heat shead loose

TPMS light on dash

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts,inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 136,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tred XS worn (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front brake sligthy sticky

Rear heat shead loose

TPMS light on dash

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts,inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 126,069 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 126,069 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 114,578 miles

back box outer skin

Pass 3 Oct 2014 98,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions not detected

Pass 21 Oct 2013 82,222 miles

o/s/r bumper damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2013 82,218 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

o/s/r bumper damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2012 68,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 54,814 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 54,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2010 37,670 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 37,670 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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BK57 RVU is a 2007 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BK57 RVU, 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 BK57 RVU registered?

BK57 RVU is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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