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FE58 HLV

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,103 mi
Last recorded96,103 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 HLV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 96,103 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 92,038 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 88,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 88,285 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 83,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 83,904 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 78,170 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks in tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 78,170 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to wear bars in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks in tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 73,222 miles

clutch pedal low / low bite

Fail 17 Oct 2020 73,222 miles

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

clutch pedal low / low bite

Pass 26 Oct 2019 70,083 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2019 70,083 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 64,928 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

emissions too clean to test

Pass 14 Oct 2017 58,938 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s mirror unit slightly loose but secure

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2017 58,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s mirror unit slightly loose but secure

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2016 52,647 miles

wheel bolt covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2016 52,647 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

wheel bolt covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 46,976 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 46,976 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 41,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 41,747 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 35,256 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 28,169 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 20,735 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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FE58 HLV is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FE58 HLV, 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 FE58 HLV registered?

FE58 HLV is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is FE58 HLV safe to buy?

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