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CY57 HZK

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,133 mi
Last recorded162,133 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY57 HZK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 162,133 miles

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

under side rust

Pass 29 Jan 2024 153,905 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 149,074 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 136,311 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 136,309 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 127,081 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2020 119,530 miles

Front Both tyres close to limit

Front Pads wearing thin

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play

Pass 8 Jan 2019 114,294 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

number plate lights slightly dimm

Fail 8 Jan 2019 114,291 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

number plate lights slightly dimm

Pass 9 Jan 2018 106,956 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 94,777 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 83,707 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 83,704 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2015 77,868 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 70,761 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 63,474 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 56,051 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 50,004 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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CY57 HZK is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CY57 HZK, 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 CY57 HZK registered?

CY57 HZK is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is CY57 HZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY57 HZK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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