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FD08 VFC

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,336 mi
Last recorded149,336 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 VFC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 149,336 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 144,368 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 135,546 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 135,504 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 135,252 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 128,728 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 123,024 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 115,172 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 109,363 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 109,272 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 104,368 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 74,421 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 74,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 74,421 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 VFC is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD08 VFC, 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

How do I check the history of FD08 VFC?

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What year was FD08 VFC registered?

FD08 VFC is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is FD08 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD08 VFC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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