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FE08 YWH

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,958 mi
Last recorded143,958 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 YWH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 143,958 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 May 2025 140,518 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 137,724 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 137,724 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 133,241 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2022 129,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 127,360 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 124,929 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2019 121,762 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 118,327 miles

slight bind to near side front brake

Pass 25 Apr 2017 114,477 miles

corrosion to exhaust system and one support bracket adrift

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2017 114,477 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

D.P.F.lamp on dash

corrosion to exhaust system and one support bracket adrift

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2016 108,166 miles

both rear tyres are wearing unevenly

damage to n/s/f door and sill

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 99,533 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 24 Apr 2015 99,531 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)

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 8 May 2014 88,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on

exhaust rear silencer corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2013 67,763 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust backbox deteriorated but not blowing

Fail 7 Mar 2013 67,760 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

exhaust backbox deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 19 Mar 2012 58,397 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 41,071 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 YWH is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YWH, 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 YWH registered?

FE08 YWH is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is FE08 YWH safe to buy?

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