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FG08 FFJ

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

179,558 mi
Last recorded179,558 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 FFJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 179,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 166,250 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

rear tail box has surface corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2019 166,250 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

rear tail box has surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 149,732 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 146,871 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers poor

Pass 17 Jun 2016 137,877 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 131,468 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished and cracked but not deep enough to show ply or cords

o/s/f tyre perished and cracked but not deep enough to show ply or cords

Pass 11 Jun 2014 123,637 miles

emission too clean

Pass 19 May 2012 123,388 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 123,531 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s front discs slight corrosion & scored

plastic covers under vehicle

Fail 15 Apr 2011 123,531 miles

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

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

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

o/s & n/s front discs slight corrosion & scored

plastic covers under vehicle

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 FFJ is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FG08 FFJ, 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 FFJ registered?

FG08 FFJ is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 April 2008.

Is FG08 FFJ safe to buy?

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