MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,090 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
oil leak-o/s/r tyre inner edge perished-
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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)
front brake pads 70%
nail in o/s/r tyre
o/s/f wing mirror cracked but still view to rear
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
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
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edge
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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FB57 DZN is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 February 2008.
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