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CV57 FDG

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,389 mi
Last recorded147,389 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 FDG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 147,389 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH WINGS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 147,385 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH WINGS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 145,067 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 143,000 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 140,017 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked across the bottom. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 136,809 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 128,219 miles

Nearside Front windscreen damaged

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

exhaust stay broken

rear underside corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2017 116,175 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust baffles loose in silencer

rear underside corroded

windscreen cracked

Fail 24 Jan 2017 116,143 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust baffles loose in silencer

rear underside corroded

windscreen cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2016 105,940 miles

Crack along lower windscreen but not obscuring view of road

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 27 Jan 2016 105,940 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 28 Jan 2015 94,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 84,052 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 73,055 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken but system still adequately supported.

ESP warning light illuminated.

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 59,769 miles

anti skid warning light on

Fail 24 Jan 2012 59,769 miles

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

anti skid warning light on

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 46,080 miles

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

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

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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CV57 FDG is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CV57 FDG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV57 FDG registered?

CV57 FDG is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is CV57 FDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV57 FDG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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