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BL56 OEU

2007 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,336 mi
Last recorded159,336 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 OEU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 159,336 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 149,846 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 145,188 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

no acceleration detected on emissions test

Fail 21 Sep 2022 145,167 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

no acceleration detected on emissions test

Pass 23 Sep 2021 137,049 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 137,045 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2020 135,695 miles

Coil spring corroded Both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 128,224 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 118,978 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 118,978 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 112,518 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 112,518 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 102,570 miles

ASDVISE IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES O/S

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 102,570 miles

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

ASDVISE IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES O/S

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 95,470 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 88,240 miles

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

High level brake light inoperative.

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 81,912 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 72,567 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 61,320 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 49,366 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 49,365 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front and rear brake discs worn

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 OEU is a 2007 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OEU, 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 OEU registered?

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

Is BL56 OEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL56 OEU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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