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FD08 KLC

2008 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,985 mi
Last recorded81,985 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 KLC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 81,985 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 65,350 miles

slight corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 4 Aug 2020 50,577 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 46,148 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 46,143 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wet inside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2018 40,246 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 35,837 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 32,868 miles

Both front steering arms have slight play

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 29,880 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 26,686 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 23,494 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 20,042 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing lumpy

Pass 12 Jul 2011 15,472 miles

both rear tyres wearing lumpy on inner edges

Fail 12 Jul 2011 15,472 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing lumpy on inner edges

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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FD08 KLC is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FD08 KLC, 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 FD08 KLC registered?

FD08 KLC is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is FD08 KLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD08 KLC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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