MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,802 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
covers fitted-front and rear reg plate deteriorated-exhaust corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel lining (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside headlamp has broken bracket but is secure
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside headlamp has broken bracket but is secure
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust rear corroded
rear brake pads look low
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust rear corroded
rear brake pads look low
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
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FG08 DWX is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 FG08 DWX, 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 FG08 DWX registered?
FG08 DWX is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 May 2008.
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