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BN57 KNG

2007 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,591 mi
Last recorded96,591 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 KNG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 96,591 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 93,574 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 89,407 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 89,399 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 85,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 85,966 miles

Emissions not tested due to misfiring (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 83,926 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 83,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 82,228 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 77,253 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 77,226 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 71,565 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 66,591 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 60,197 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 52,091 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 52,080 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 42,199 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 34,937 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 34,867 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 30,446 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 24,465 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 16,790 miles

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 KNG is a 2007 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BN57 KNG, 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 KNG registered?

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

Is BN57 KNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN57 KNG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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