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FB57 DZN

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,090 mi
Last recorded173,090 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 DZN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 173,090 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 169,587 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Body not fully secure both wings (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 165,286 miles

oil leak-o/s/r tyre inner edge perished-

Pass 21 Aug 2021 161,947 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 157,371 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 157,188 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 146,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2019 146,441 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 137,731 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2018 137,629 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 132,575 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 132,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 117,738 miles

front brake pads 70%

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f wing mirror cracked but still view to rear

Pass 24 Jan 2015 104,184 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front dics have a lip on edge and getting worn inner side

n/s/f tyre wearing inner side on 2mm

n/s/f wing mirror cracked but still gives view to rear

very slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link

Fail 24 Jan 2015 104,184 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front dics have a lip on edge and getting worn inner side

n/s/f tyre wearing inner side on 2mm

n/s/f wing mirror cracked but still gives view to rear

very slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 8 Feb 2014 92,656 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2013 80,501 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 80,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 70,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2011 50,912 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 50,912 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 DZN is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DZN, 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 DZN registered?

FB57 DZN is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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