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F9 RAN

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,121 mi
Last recorded119,121 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 RAN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 119,121 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 114,728 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 107,504 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 103,448 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 103,423 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 95,627 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 93,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 88,879 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 81,491 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 65,642 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 65,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON LIMIT AND PERISHED

Pass 15 Oct 2015 58,734 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 49,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light illuminated

Fail 17 Mar 2014 39,800 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 39,800 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2013 31,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 31,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 26,123 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 19,446 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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F9 RAN is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 F9 RAN, 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 F9 RAN registered?

F9 RAN is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 February 2008.

Is F9 RAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F9 RAN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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