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FE08 XWS

2008 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,254 mi
Last recorded115,254 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 XWS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 115,254 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2017 115,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 98,517 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 98,517 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 95,767 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both head lamp lens worn req pollish (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 93,076 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 93,076 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 84,562 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 69,975 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES AND HOSES ALL IN GOOD ORDER BUT NOT FULLY PROTECTED REQ GREASE WAX OIL

Pass 8 Mar 2013 69,975 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES AND HOSES ALL IN GOOD ORDER BUT NOT FULLY PROTECTED REQ GREASE WAX OIL

Pass 1 Feb 2012 52,848 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 38,282 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 XWS is a 2008 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE08 XWS, 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 FE08 XWS?

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What year was FE08 XWS registered?

FE08 XWS is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is FE08 XWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 XWS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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