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CP58 FHR

2009 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,101 mi
Last recorded144,101 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP58 FHR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 144,101 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2025 144,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 136,462 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both mirror casings missing

Pass 17 Apr 2023 127,421 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

after market headlights fitted no levelling device

centre of undertray broken not fixed

Fail 1 Mar 2023 127,413 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower under tray insecure

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 116,419 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear coil springs fitted opposite way to each other

Fail 9 Jul 2021 116,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear coil springs fitted opposite way to each other

Pass 2 Apr 2019 102,264 miles

T.P.M.S light staying on

Fail 25 Mar 2019 102,264 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

T.P.M.S light staying on

Pass 13 Mar 2018 101,521 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 71,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 94,385 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 92,201 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 90,628 miles

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

rear exhaust box deterioating,

Pass 23 Jun 2014 76,849 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 62,059 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 45,808 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 32,254 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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CP58 FHR is a 2009 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 79,343 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 CP58 FHR, 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 17 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CP58 FHR registered?

CP58 FHR is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 January 2009.

Is CP58 FHR safe to buy?

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