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CV58 VVD

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

238,426 mi
Last recorded238,426 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 VVD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 238,426 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 238,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering system lightly rubbing arch slightly rubbing anti roll bar link (2.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 226,380 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 214,793 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 214,793 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 202,321 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 202,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 181,362 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 181,362 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 158,632 miles

Front Oil leak Oil leak at rear of engine, contaminating coolant hoses advise investigation and repair ()

Manufacturer engine covers and body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components.

Fail 26 Apr 2017 158,632 miles

Front Oil leak Oil leak at rear of engine, contaminating coolant hoses advise investigation and repair ()

Manufacturer engine covers and body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components.

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 126,045 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 126,045 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 102,234 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 79,780 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 79,780 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 60,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F fog light lens cracked.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 44,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front fog lamp lens cracked

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 VVD is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VVD, 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 VVD registered?

CV58 VVD is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is CV58 VVD safe to buy?

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