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BN57 EWL

2007 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

177,412 mi
Last recorded177,412 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 EWL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 177,412 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 172,220 miles

Nearside door mirror case damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Aug 2019 172,214 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside door mirror case damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Aug 2018 166,976 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 163,400 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 162,626 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2015 155,359 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 149,395 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 140,020 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 140,020 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 127,319 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 108,921 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 76,215 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 EWL is a 2007 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN57 EWL registered?

BN57 EWL is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 September 2007.

Is BN57 EWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN57 EWL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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