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FE08 GAO

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,307 mi
Last recorded124,307 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 GAO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 124,307 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 112,812 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 112,810 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 107,760 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 107,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 94,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 76,563 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 73,690 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

rear exaust support broken

under covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2015 70,061 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

rear exaust support broken

Pass 1 Mar 2014 67,147 miles

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

bonnet pull faulty

Pass 2 Mar 2013 64,280 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 52,656 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 39,750 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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FE08 GAO is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FE08 GAO, 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 FE08 GAO registered?

FE08 GAO is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FE08 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 GAO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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