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SEAT Leon

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

LD57 VFXMOT history

LD57 VFX is a black diesel SEAT Leon first used on 28 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 173,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

LD57 VFX black SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
173,975 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 VFX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 VFX was last recorded at 173,975 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,957 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
9,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,975 miles
  • 2024 – 160,398 miles
  • 2023 – 153,069 miles
  • 2022 – 146,172 miles
  • 2021 – 138,181 miles
  • 2020 – 131,768 miles
  • 2019 – 126,849 miles
  • 2018 – 119,142 miles
  • 2017 – 108,188 miles
  • 2016 – 100,081 miles
  • 2015 – 91,122 miles
  • 2014 – 81,280 miles
  • 2013 – 69,280 miles
  • 2012 – 55,004 miles
  • 2011 – 42,362 miles
  • 2010 – 32,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,975 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust backbox is corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust back box deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,975 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    173,975 miles
    Test number
    426808294964
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox is corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail173,957 miles (+13,559)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,957 miles
    Test number
    194615141112
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Large deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox is corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass160,398 miles (+7,329)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    160,398 miles
    Test number
    410191859042
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive fairly substantial (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass153,069 miles (+6,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    153,069 miles
    Test number
    381265845848
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass146,172 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    146,172 miles
    Test number
    360412715427
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively handbrake cable sticking (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail146,172 miles (+7,991)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,172 miles
    Test number
    205680858192
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively handbrake cable sticking (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass138,181 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    138,181 miles
    Test number
    262593248997
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Fail138,181 miles (+6,413)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,181 miles
    Test number
    377452968722
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass131,768 miles (+4,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    131,768 miles
    Test number
    301256380983
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass126,849 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,849 miles
    Test number
    917712695403
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective mid section area (support bracket broken due to excessive corrosion (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut top mount has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Fail126,849 miles (+7,707)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,849 miles
    Test number
    742703398050
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective mid section area (support bracket broken due to excessive corrosion (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut top mount has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass119,142 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    119,142 miles
    Test number
    633414877405
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking inbetween tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cracking inbetween tread
  13. Fail119,142 miles (+10,954)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,142 miles
    Test number
    685158564455
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking inbetween tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cracking inbetween tread
  14. Pass108,188 miles (+8,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    108,188 miles
    Test number
    897079085993
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre low on inner edge
  15. Pass100,081 miles (+8,959)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    100,081 miles
    Test number
    703769392439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,122 miles (+9,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    91,122 miles
    Test number
    427003932222
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass81,280 miles (+12,000)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    81,280 miles
    Test number
    356093664200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,280 miles (+14,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    69,280 miles
    Test number
    557763463242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass55,004 miles (+12,642)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    55,004 miles
    Test number
    128708852263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,362 miles (+9,984)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,362 miles
    Test number
    685343261220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,378 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    32,378 miles
    Test number
    791208160240
    • NoteStrong advise front tyres 2mm on the centre 3/4
    • NoteStrong advise n/s/r tyre has a big screw in the centre of the tread

Questions about LD57 VFX

Does LD57 VFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD57 VFX is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD57 VFX?
The MOT on LD57 VFX is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD57 VFX done?
LD57 VFX was recorded at 173,975 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 9,371 miles a year.
Has LD57 VFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 VFX has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD57 VFX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LD57 VFX find?
LD57 VFX passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust backbox is corroded; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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