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CFZ 5788

2009 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,166 mi
Last recorded135,166 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFZ 5788
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 135,166 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 126,263 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2023 126,263 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2022 118,008 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 110,745 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 100,463 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 99,201 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 97,940 miles

front o/s wheel bearing slight play

Pass 5 Sep 2017 88,917 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 81,476 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 75,017 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 67,603 miles

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

eml light on at time of test

Pass 4 Sep 2014 67,603 miles

eml light on at time of test

Pass 30 Aug 2013 49,568 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 49,568 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 32,428 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 32,420 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

2 x rear tyres worn on inner edges & poor condition

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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CFZ 5788 is a 2009 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 79,343 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 CFZ 5788, 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 17 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CFZ 5788 registered?

CFZ 5788 is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is CFZ 5788 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFZ 5788 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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