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DG58 FGM

2008 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,803 mi
Last recorded147,803 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 FGM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 147,803 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 147,803 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 133,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 122,035 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 122,035 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 103,195 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 103,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 86,727 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 73,938 miles

Front tyres wearing to inner edge

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 59,267 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 59,265 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 51,694 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 43,280 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 29,428 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 29,418 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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 FGM is a 2008 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FGM, 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 DG58 FGM registered?

DG58 FGM is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 October 2008.

Is DG58 FGM safe to buy?

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