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DE57 FKV

2008 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,485 mi
Last recorded120,485 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 FKV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 120,485 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 118,307 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 115,199 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 111,120 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 106,472 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 106,472 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 101,197 miles

Front Brake pads 80% worn, discs required upon change

Front wiper blades smear

Offside Rear Shock slightly leaking

Rear Brake pads 80% worn, discs required upon change

Pass 4 Sep 2019 93,634 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 83,689 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 74,140 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 64,881 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 54,943 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 43,504 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 34,459 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 29,870 miles

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 27,025 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 23,296 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 23,296 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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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DE57 FKV is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DE57 FKV, 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

How do I check the history of DE57 FKV?

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What year was DE57 FKV registered?

DE57 FKV is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is DE57 FKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE57 FKV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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