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FM57 WKU

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,226 mi
Last recorded170,226 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 WKU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 May 2021 170,226 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 167,302 miles

both front tyres and wearing on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2018 154,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts to tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and has cuts to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 136,724 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyres have low tread

Headlight patterns poor

Pass 24 Nov 2016 117,238 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 99,397 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 79,844 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 58,818 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 53,162 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 51,248 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2011 43,231 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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FM57 WKU is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WKU, 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 WKU?

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What year was FM57 WKU registered?

FM57 WKU is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is FM57 WKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 WKU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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