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FB57 FEM

2008 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,978 mi
Last recorded80,978 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 FEM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 80,978 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 78,021 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 75,465 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 75,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 67,171 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 64,846 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 54,844 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 44,103 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 31,358 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2011 26,420 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 FEM is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FEM, 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 FEM registered?

FB57 FEM is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is FB57 FEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB57 FEM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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