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FM57 XTS

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,165 mi
Last recorded102,165 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 XTS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 102,165 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 100,242 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 97,203 miles

Fuel filler cap rubber seal cracking/perishing.

Fail 21 Nov 2022 97,203 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel filler cap rubber seal cracking/perishing.

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 94,762 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 93,097 miles

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

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

OSR brake binding slightly.

Fail 23 Nov 2020 93,097 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicates malfunction. (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

OSR brake binding slightly.

Pass 25 Nov 2019 90,450 miles

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

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

fuel cap washer worn

slight exhaust blow centre box

Pass 19 Nov 2018 84,298 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 78,372 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres getting low 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Front all brake pads getting low

Fail 22 Nov 2017 78,372 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres getting low 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Front all brake pads getting low

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 66,660 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 58,003 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 11 Nov 2014 50,364 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 27 Nov 2013 43,087 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 38,308 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 29,784 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 22,143 miles

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

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 XTS is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XTS, 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 XTS?

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What year was FM57 XTS registered?

FM57 XTS is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is FM57 XTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 XTS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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