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DG58 FFC

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

176,143 mi
Last recorded176,143 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2022 176,143 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 172,711 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front o/s front tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 165,517 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake has low reading requires adjustment

Pass 23 Nov 2019 161,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 156,447 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 151,168 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 151,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 140,317 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 123,760 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 110,835 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 91,566 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 75,432 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 53,641 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 FFC is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DG58 FFC, 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 DG58 FFC registered?

DG58 FFC is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is DG58 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG58 FFC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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