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BL56 OEJ

2007 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

205,873 mi
Last recorded205,873 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 OEJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 205,873 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 196,437 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 188,038 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 183,208 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016
Fail 14 Dec 2014 158,616 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2014 158,616 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 158,609 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust rusty

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 145,332 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rear box corroded

Near side front door window heavily tinted

Near side rear tyre tread wearing thin on the inside

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Off side rear tyre tread wearing thin on the inside

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2014 145,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rear box corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side front door window heavily tinted

Near side rear tyre tread wearing thin on the inside

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Off side rear tyre tread wearing thin on the inside

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Mar 2013 126,260 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 106,967 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 82,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 55,240 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 55,232 miles

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

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 OEJ is a 2007 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OEJ, 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 OEJ registered?

BL56 OEJ is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 February 2007.

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