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FD08 LJJ

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,361 mi
Last recorded117,361 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 LJJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2022 117,361 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 103,166 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 80,568 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 68,862 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 58,508 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 25 Jul 2017 58,505 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Sep 2016 52,106 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

advise engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 44,038 miles

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 10 Oct 2014 37,161 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 37,161 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres pershing on sidewall.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 31,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 25,182 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 19,268 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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FD08 LJJ is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FD08 LJJ, 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 LJJ registered?

FD08 LJJ is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 August 2008.

Is FD08 LJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD08 LJJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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