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BN57 EWE

2007 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,099 mi
Last recorded126,099 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 EWE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 126,099 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 4 Sep 2020 126,082 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Aug 2019 118,242 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 30 Aug 2019 118,242 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 11 Aug 2018 113,510 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 113,510 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 105,814 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 105,814 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 95,518 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 79,053 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 77,505 miles

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

n/s/front tyre cut in sidewall but not to cords

Pass 7 Aug 2013 69,408 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 62,659 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 46,562 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 30,116 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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BN57 EWE is a 2007 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 BN57 EWE, 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 BN57 EWE registered?

BN57 EWE is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is BN57 EWE safe to buy?

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