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FA08 NDD

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,805 mi
Last recorded166,805 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 NDD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 166,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box( outer casing) corroded

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 163,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (o/s & n/s) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 150,031 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 150,006 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 147,480 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 142,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 140,605 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 123,885 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 123,885 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 105,439 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 105,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2017 86,842 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 86,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 68,585 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 51,915 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 36,605 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 36,605 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 26,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2012 20,484 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges slightly

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2011 16,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FA08 NDD is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FA08 NDD, 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 FA08 NDD registered?

FA08 NDD is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is FA08 NDD safe to buy?

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