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FG08 NFF

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,394 mi
Last recorded138,394 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 NFF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 138,394 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded condition

Pass 10 Aug 2023 126,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded condition

windscreen slightly damaged

Fail 9 Aug 2023 126,020 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded condition

Pass 25 Aug 2022 115,723 miles

windscreen slight damage

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16/91W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake travel high

rear exhaust corroded condition

Fail 24 Aug 2022 115,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16/91W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake travel high

rear exhaust corroded condition

windscreen slight damage

Pass 26 Aug 2021 113,573 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Minor split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished in tread (2016 Build date)

Offside Rear Tyre perished in tread (2016 Build date)

Fail 26 Aug 2021 113,573 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Minor split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished in tread (2016 Build date)

Offside Rear Tyre perished in tread (2016 Build date)

Pass 4 Jan 2021 109,174 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 109,044 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 103,162 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 93,528 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 93,525 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 81,618 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 76,324 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil shocker seeping very slightly (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 57,335 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 39,462 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 19,363 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 16,797 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 14,113 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 11,231 miles

Slight residue around ABS pump but no sign of any leaks

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 NFF is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NFF, 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 NFF registered?

FG08 NFF is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is FG08 NFF safe to buy?

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