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FE08 HTJ

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

203,161 mi
Last recorded203,161 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 HTJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 203,161 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 192,097 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front balljoints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 177,649 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 157,230 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres wearing to shoulders

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel residue around fuel filter

rear view mirror slightly loose

various rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2017 156,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres wearing to shoulders

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel residue around fuel filter

rear view mirror slightly loose

various rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Dec 2017 156,762 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

fuel residue around fuel filter

under trays fitted

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Nov 2016 136,296 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 117,977 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 98,050 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 83,878 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 74,288 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 63,647 miles

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

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

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 HTJ is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FE08 HTJ, 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 FE08 HTJ registered?

FE08 HTJ is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is FE08 HTJ safe to buy?

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