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FD57 JJU

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

252,817 mi
Last recorded252,817 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 JJU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 252,817 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 246,931 miles

engine noisy

front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 3 Jan 2020 246,931 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine noisy

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 10 Jan 2019 228,008 miles

Offside Front headlamp attachment bracket damaged but headlamp still secure

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 209,066 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 188,909 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

windscreen scratched

Pass 5 Jan 2016 167,657 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2015 150,309 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 131,798 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 108,074 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 84,752 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 59,172 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)

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

n/s/r tyre tread uneven

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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FD57 JJU is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FD57 JJU, 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 FD57 JJU registered?

FD57 JJU is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is FD57 JJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD57 JJU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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