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FB57 DYY

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,851 mi
Last recorded144,851 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 DYY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 144,851 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 142,996 miles

both rear brake discs are showing signs of wear

rear exhaust is in a poor condition

rear registration plate is starting to delaminate

Pass 13 Mar 2017 117,968 miles

both front tyres have slight edge wear 225/40/18w,nearside also has minor sideall damage

both rear tyres very poor condition with hi/low spots & starting to go out of shape,advise replace ASAP

exhaust pipework rusty & rear silencer very poor condition

Fail 13 Mar 2017 117,968 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres have slight edge wear 225/40/18w,nearside also has minor sideall damage

both rear tyres very poor condition with hi/low spots & starting to go out of shape,advise replace ASAP

exhaust pipework rusty & rear silencer very poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2016 96,170 miles

The Exhaust rear box is very rusty. Delaminating.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 84,623 miles

exhaust pipework rusty,rear silencer corroded

slight edge wear noticed on front tyres 225/40/18y

Pass 14 Feb 2014 71,644 miles

exhaust pipework rusty/rear silencer starting to corrode

Fail 14 Feb 2014 71,644 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust pipework rusty/rear silencer starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre just mot legal

o/s/f tyre just mot legal 225/40zr/18y

Pass 14 Feb 2013 59,165 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 42,774 miles

Both rear tyres are heavily worn and distorted on inner edges,

Fail 14 Feb 2011 31,316 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 31,316 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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FB57 DYY is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FB57 DYY, 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 FB57 DYY registered?

FB57 DYY is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 February 2008.

Is FB57 DYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB57 DYY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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