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BL56 OEM

2007 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,462 mi
Last recorded124,462 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 OEM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 124,462 miles

front of bonet has heavy corrosion

o/s front wheel arch heavily corroded

tpms light on

Pass 8 Jun 2018 121,968 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bonnet rusty and wing but ok and taped up (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear box and outer skin rusty

tpms light on dash

Fail 8 Jun 2018 121,968 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bonnet rusty and wing but ok and taped up (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear box and outer skin rusty

tpms light on dash

Pass 10 May 2017 116,238 miles

front bumper has slight dammage

front of bonet has heavy corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2016 111,124 miles

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

bonnet and o/s front wheel arch corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2016 111,124 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bonnet and o/s front wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 106,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside wheel arch & bonnet heavily corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2015 106,515 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside wheel arch & bonnet heavily corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 96,260 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 96,260 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 88,147 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 22 May 2013 88,094 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 May 2012 73,297 miles

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

traction control warning light illuminated

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Fail 21 May 2012 73,297 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

traction control warning light illuminated

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 27 May 2011 62,601 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 55,032 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 52,980 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 OEM is a 2007 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OEM, 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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BL56 OEM is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 February 2007.

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