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BT08 FNL

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,577 mi
Last recorded181,577 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 FNL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 181,577 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 166,773 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 154,727 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 135,201 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket deteriorated

Fail 2 Feb 2016 135,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2015 121,986 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 121,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 110,985 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 100,496 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 84,033 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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BT08 FNL is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT08 FNL, 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.

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What year was BT08 FNL registered?

BT08 FNL is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is BT08 FNL safe to buy?

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