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CV58 HBN

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

190,457 mi
Last recorded190,457 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 HBN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 190,457 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 178,153 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 178,143 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 167,167 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 157,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 157,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 149,342 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 149,342 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 136,803 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 136,763 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 107,398 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 95,734 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 87,563 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken/corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2015 87,563 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust mounting broken/corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2014 79,977 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 66,121 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2012 52,285 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 38,612 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 38,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front 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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CV58 HBN is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 CV58 HBN, 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 CV58 HBN registered?

CV58 HBN is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is CV58 HBN safe to buy?

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