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FM57 PMV

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

168,445 mi
Last recorded168,445 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 PMV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 168,445 miles

play in rack ends

Pass 20 Jul 2018
Pass 2 Mar 2017 156,084 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 151,063 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 149,950 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 146,117 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 145,522 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 136,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 136,431 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 97,553 miles

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

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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FM57 PMV is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 FM57 PMV, 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

How do I check the history of FM57 PMV?

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What year was FM57 PMV registered?

FM57 PMV is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is FM57 PMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 PMV 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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