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FG08 OFX

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,766 mi
Last recorded114,766 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 OFX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 114,766 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S & N/S Front. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Missing.

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 107,126 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 102,300 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 99,252 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 99,252 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 91,878 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2016 91,870 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 72,698 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2015 72,698 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 53,282 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 45,148 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre slight perishing.

Fail 17 Apr 2013 45,148 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres bald on inner edges.

n/s rear tyre slight perishing.

o/s front tyre on 1.6mm at time of test.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 39,071 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level getting low.

Pass 23 Apr 2011 32,135 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 OFX is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OFX, 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 OFX registered?

FG08 OFX is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is FG08 OFX safe to buy?

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