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BK57 RWJ

2007 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,060 mi
Last recorded121,060 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 RWJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 121,060 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 108,261 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 100,321 miles

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

none standard suspension springs fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2022 100,318 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

none standard suspension springs fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2021 92,167 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 92,165 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 82,518 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 82,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached loose in hub (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2019 73,132 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 66,262 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 66,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 59,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 52,363 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 45,153 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 37,847 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 37,846 miles

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

offside front tyre perished inner sidewall

Pass 16 Oct 2013 31,763 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 24,813 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 18,520 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 10,178 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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BK57 RWJ 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 75%.

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 RWJ, 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 RWJ registered?

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

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