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DS57 ELV

2008 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,537 mi
Last recorded116,537 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 ELV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 116,537 miles

front number plate damaged but readable

nsr and osr foot brake just met requirments

Pass 26 Mar 2014 110,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 106,070 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 106,070 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 100,476 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 100,476 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 80,504 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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DS57 ELV is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DS57 ELV, 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 DS57 ELV?

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What year was DS57 ELV registered?

DS57 ELV is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 February 2008.

Is DS57 ELV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS57 ELV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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