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FM57 XVD

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

209,274 mi
Last recorded209,274 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 XVD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2020 209,274 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 204,756 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 197,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 194,246 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 190,235 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 186,240 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 181,914 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 179,374 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 164,323 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 105,696 miles

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

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

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

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 XVD is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 XVD, 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 XVD?

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What year was FM57 XVD registered?

FM57 XVD is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is FM57 XVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 XVD shows 10 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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