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2007 SEAT Leon 1.6L Petrol · FG57 BYH

FG57 BYH

2007 SEAT Leon (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 54,178 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026.

Make & Model
SEAT LEON
Year / Origin
2007 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 04 Dec 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
54,178 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 04 Dec 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2007
Engine
1595cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The SEAT Leon presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 26 November 2025 at 54,178 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent test showed no defects, though the prior day's failure on 25 November 2025 at 54,174 miles is anomalous as the record lists no defects against that failure, suggesting an administrative or unrecorded issue rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage sits low for a 2007 vehicle at 54,178 miles, averaging roughly 2,851 miles per year. The records show gentle annual use: 42,815 miles on 18 October 2022, 45,458 on 5 December 2023, 48,751 on 19 November 2024, and 54,178 by November 2025. No rapid accumulation or notable gaps appear, and the clean advisories across all five tests indicate sparse but consistent testing with no flagged wear items. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's nineteen-year age and low-use standing pattern, as prolonged inactivity accelerates corrosion and perishes rubber components without triggering MOT advisories. The absence of recorded structural rust or exhaust emissions failures is favourable, yet the unexplained 25 November 2025 failure warrants confirmation that no outstanding brake binding or tyre defect existed at that point. Low mileage combined with zero advisories implies a lightly used vehicle with basic upkeep met, but not a comprehensively maintained one. Verify underbody structural integrity and check for fluid degradation before purchase, since MOT passes alone do not evidence scheduled servicing on a vehicle of this vintage.
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FG57 BYH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
  • 54,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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FG57 BYH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Seat Leon (FG57 BYH) between October 2022 and November 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 26 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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FG57 BYH Mileage History

  1. 18/10/202242,815 mi
  2. 05/12/202345,458 mi+2,643 mi
  3. 19/11/202448,751 mi+3,293 mi
  4. 25/11/202554,174 mi+5,423 mi
  5. 26/11/202554,178 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 3,657 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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