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CU57 OBW

2008 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,185 mi
Last recorded121,185 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU57 OBW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2022 121,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 114,608 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 114,599 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 109,191 miles

Rear shock absorbers covered with a slight misting of oil.

Slight leak of exhaust gases.

Pass 14 Dec 2018 106,713 miles

Nearside rear brake pads worn thin.

Both rear shock absorbers covered with a slight misting of oil.

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

Offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not through to the ply or cords.

Fail 14 Dec 2018 106,713 miles

Both rear shock absorbers covered with a slight misting of oil.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear brake pads worn thin.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not through to the ply or cords.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 103,751 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear TYRE 2MM

Fail 17 Oct 2017 103,656 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear TYRE 2MM

Pass 1 Oct 2016 96,593 miles

205 / 55 / 16 tyres fitted

Inner wheel arch & underbody covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2015 88,145 miles

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

Inner wheel arch and under body covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 78,446 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 71,439 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 60,688 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 60,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 48,852 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Oct 2011 48,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2010 42,070 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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CU57 OBW is a 2008 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CU57 OBW, 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 CU57 OBW registered?

CU57 OBW is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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