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FB57 JWL

2008 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,018 mi
Last recorded77,018 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 77,018 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 64,046 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 64,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 57,894 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 52,999 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 52,997 miles

Emissions not tested due to leaking exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction exhaust emissions fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear and centre silencer holes leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 47,588 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 47,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 42,300 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 42,300 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 34,545 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 28,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jan 2014 24,410 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 19,194 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 15,934 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 12,757 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 JWL is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol 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 JWL, 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 JWL registered?

FB57 JWL is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is FB57 JWL safe to buy?

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