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FG08 OGC

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

184,182 mi
Last recorded184,182 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 OGC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 184,182 miles

Offside Rear Offside Rear Lower wheel arch damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2019 144,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Offside Rear Lower wheel arch damaged

Fail 31 May 2019 183,929 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine noise (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 176,101 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Lower outer door damaged penal creased

Offside Rear Lower wheel arch damaged

Fail 29 May 2018 176,074 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Lower outer door damaged penal creased

Offside Rear Lower wheel arch damaged

Pass 27 May 2017 168,858 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 168,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 May 2016 161,215 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 147,141 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 147,111 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 117,227 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 116,448 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 67,346 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,549 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 OGC is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OGC, 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 OGC registered?

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

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