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BT08 FNU

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

138,801 mi
Last recorded138,801 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 FNU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 138,801 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 124,041 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 108,105 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 104,324 miles

rear exhaust box corroded and slightly blowing

Fail 25 Jul 2016 104,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box corroded and slightly blowing

Pass 3 Aug 2015 90,567 miles

rear silencer slightly deteriorating

Pass 8 Aug 2014 79,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 73,499 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 61,461 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 47,788 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 FNU is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FNU, 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

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What year was BT08 FNU registered?

BT08 FNU is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is BT08 FNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 FNU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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