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F21 RSW

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

143,408 mi
Last recorded143,408 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF21 RSW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 143,408 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 143,408 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 128,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2024 115,826 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 104,602 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 May 2023 104,602 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 97,664 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 97,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2021 83,367 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 83,367 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 79,859 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 74,966 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 and spliting (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 68,805 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 62,159 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 55,848 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 48,803 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 48,803 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 41,005 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 32,145 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 25,135 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 16,617 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 16,549 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 15,638 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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F21 RSW is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 F21 RSW, 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 F21 RSW registered?

F21 RSW is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is F21 RSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F21 RSW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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