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BL56 GXT

2007 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,444 mi
Last recorded155,444 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 GXT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 155,444 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 142,616 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 142,483 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 131,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 131,674 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 118,199 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 110,117 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 110,114 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 96,726 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 83,255 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 71,238 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 71,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 61,446 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 40,041 miles

n/s rear tyre nail in tread

Fail 29 Jul 2010 40,041 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 16 Jan 2010 35,712 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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BL56 GXT is a 2007 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BL56 GXT, 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 BL56 GXT registered?

BL56 GXT is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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