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FL57 EMX

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,600 mi
Last recorded158,600 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 EMX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 158,600 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 158,600 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 144,732 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 144,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 132,352 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 132,352 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 118,984 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 118,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 103,162 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 96,126 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 87,460 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 77,320 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 69,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 61,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2013 53,462 miles

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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 45,197 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 42,397 miles

Nearside front fog light inop and lense cracked

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2011 42,397 miles

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

Nearside front fog light inop and lense cracked

Oil leak

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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FL57 EMX is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FL57 EMX, 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 FL57 EMX registered?

FL57 EMX is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 February 2008.

Is FL57 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL57 EMX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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