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FG08 NFC

2008 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,500 mi
Last recorded171,500 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 NFC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 171,500 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 153,486 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 153,486 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 147,458 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Feb 2024 147,458 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Feb 2023 139,066 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 123,058 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 123,058 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 115,217 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 103,312 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 103,312 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 90,024 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 90,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 73,171 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 53,743 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 46,777 miles

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

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

n/s/ rear tyre has two small nails in it

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 40,829 miles

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2014 40,771 miles

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2013 34,941 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 34,530 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 27,521 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 20,121 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 NFC is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc 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 NFC, 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 NFC registered?

FG08 NFC is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is FG08 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 NFC 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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