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CU57 OSM

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

195,154 mi
Last recorded195,154 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU57 OSM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 195,154 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 193,634 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested bonnet wont open, temperature test cannot be perform (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

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

bonnet wont open

service light on

Pass 12 Feb 2020 185,942 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 171,795 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 171,793 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 152,965 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 142,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 128,759 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 113,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 100,227 miles

centra exhaust mount slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2013 86,039 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 69,080 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 68,899 miles

Minor play in steering rack.

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 51,391 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 OSM is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 CU57 OSM, 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 OSM registered?

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

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