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DG58 FCX

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,753 mi
Last recorded116,753 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 FCX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 116,753 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 116,753 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 115,856 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 115,856 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 112,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 112,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 100,064 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B within swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 100,064 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B within swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 85,707 miles

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2018 85,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2017 74,765 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 74,765 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 71,777 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 64,308 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 57,824 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 5 Jun 2014 57,824 miles

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 5 Jun 2013 50,551 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 45,896 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 34,033 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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DG58 FCX is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG58 FCX, 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 DG58 FCX?

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What year was DG58 FCX registered?

DG58 FCX is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 October 2008.

Is DG58 FCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG58 FCX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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