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BN57 KNP

2007 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,479 mi
Last recorded151,479 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 KNP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 151,479 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 148,202 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 145,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front bumper insecure but unlikely to fall off

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 135,198 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 135,198 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 129,972 miles

Front smear on wipers

nsf tyre scrubbed

smokey on idle

Fail 6 Sep 2017 129,959 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect os and ns (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edges (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edges (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

nsf tyre scrubbed

smokey on idle

Pass 1 Sep 2016 116,257 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

exhaust deteriorating at rear

Fail 1 Sep 2016 116,257 miles

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

both rear tyres out of shape

exhaust deteriorating at rear

Fail 26 Aug 2015 101,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust deteriorating at rear

Pass 26 Aug 2015 101,332 miles

exhaust deteriorating at rear

Pass 12 Aug 2014 91,845 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 80,865 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 17 Aug 2012 67,923 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 53,363 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 40,373 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 KNP is a 2007 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KNP, 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 KNP registered?

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

Is BN57 KNP safe to buy?

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