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FB57 DZG

2008 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,101 mi
Last recorded162,101 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 DZG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 162,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 162,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault speed sensor (1.6 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 155,260 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 155,259 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 149,143 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 149,142 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 143,561 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2019 143,560 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 138,793 miles

vehicle tested in wet weather

Pass 3 May 2017 134,276 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 127,738 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 120,735 miles

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

rear exhaust casing rusty

Pass 1 May 2014 112,978 miles

o/s/r tyre age cracked will need replacing soon

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2013 100,260 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 9 Mar 2012 94,410 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 86,695 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 DZG is a 2008 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DZG, 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 FB57 DZG registered?

FB57 DZG is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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