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FM57 WKZ

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

146,399 mi
Last recorded146,399 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 146,399 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 128,263 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 128,263 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear exhaust box outer skins corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2015 106,345 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 84,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2013 71,387 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 60,359 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 44,108 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 26,429 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 WKZ is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WKZ, 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 WKZ?

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What year was FM57 WKZ registered?

FM57 WKZ is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is FM57 WKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 WKZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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