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BT57 TUW

2008 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,030 mi
Last recorded153,030 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 TUW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 153,030 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 134,621 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 136,479 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 121,620 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 104,012 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 104,012 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both.supply pipe split (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 93,324 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 84,206 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 72,888 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 60,671 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 49,299 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 49,299 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 38,495 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 31,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil level on minimum

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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BT57 TUW is a 2008 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 82,862 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 BT57 TUW, 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 18 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT57 TUW registered?

BT57 TUW is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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