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BL56 GYO

2007 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,226 mi
Last recorded163,226 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 GYO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 163,226 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

o/s/r lamp lens broken

rear engine mount worn

Fail 23 Feb 2024 163,226 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

o/s/r lamp lens broken

rear engine mount worn

Pass 23 Feb 2023 158,742 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tail lamp damaged

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear back exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2022 153,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement side to axle link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear back exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2021 144,969 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 138,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 127,670 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 113,866 miles

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)

slight play in o/s/r brake back plate

Pass 6 Jan 2017 101,777 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 101,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 92,706 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 92,706 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 83,660 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 83,660 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 72,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Feb 2014 72,495 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 59,610 miles

Engine light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 48,464 miles

Airbag light on

Pass 11 Mar 2011 39,811 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 29,711 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 GYO 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 BL56 GYO, 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 GYO registered?

BL56 GYO is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 January 2007.

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