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FG08 DXP

2008 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,303 mi
Last recorded129,303 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 DXP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 129,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S/F tyre has cut to side wall 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 127,402 miles

clicking noise from engine area

Pass 23 Mar 2024 124,649 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 124,649 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 121,283 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 121,282 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged wall 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2022 116,461 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from the offside of engine! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

The fuel cap seal is perished.

There was no oil registering on the dipstick prior to testing! Oil now added.

Pass 13 Mar 2021 110,715 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 105,813 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 98,022 miles

n/s sill dented

Fail 25 Mar 2019 98,022 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s sill dented

Pass 27 Mar 2018 93,730 miles

The near side outer sill is damaged customer knows.

The off side front & both rear tyres have all got outer side wall damage!

Pass 13 Mar 2017 89,673 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 86,494 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 86,494 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 74,208 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 74,207 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front and offside rear tyre on wear indicators

Pass 4 Mar 2014 61,028 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 51,408 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 51,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 41,493 miles

cuts on side wall of offside fromt tyre - but not deep enough to show cords.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 21,506 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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FG08 DXP is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FG08 DXP, 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 DXP registered?

FG08 DXP is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is FG08 DXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 DXP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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