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FD08 VFE

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,553 mi
Last recorded134,553 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 VFE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 134,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear exhaust temp repair to mounting.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Aug 2023 134,444 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both.. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust temp repair to mounting.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Sep 2022 115,573 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing.. (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 97,126 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 2 Sep 2020 93,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 87,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 81,272 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 74,608 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished slightly

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 68,696 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken, system remains fully supported

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 61,656 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre is slightly perished and slightly feathered on the inner tread

the passanger front seatbelt buckle is damaged but is still functional

Pass 9 Jun 2014 54,361 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 48,304 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 May 2012 36,668 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 36,668 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 27,232 miles

offside front tyrewall scrubbed

Fail 14 Jun 2011 27,232 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyrewall scrubbed

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 VFE is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VFE, 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 FD08 VFE registered?

FD08 VFE is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 June 2008.

Is FD08 VFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD08 VFE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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