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CV57 FDP

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,943 mi
Last recorded125,943 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 FDP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 125,943 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 120,275 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 114,459 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 108,290 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 101,934 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 101,934 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2019 92,946 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts ( inner face ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 87,132 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 78,632 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 72,471 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 72,471 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 64,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 54,957 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 42,841 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2012 34,948 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 24,194 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 24,194 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 FDP is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FDP, 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 CV57 FDP registered?

CV57 FDP is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 January 2008.

Is CV57 FDP safe to buy?

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