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FG08 YMD

2008 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,268 mi
Last recorded145,268 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 YMD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 145,268 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlight cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2023 142,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front wing corroded

gear box oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2021 138,264 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front crodded wing

Pass 27 Nov 2020 137,723 miles

Offside Front Body not fully secure wing corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2020 131,723 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside 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 Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2019 124,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front and os rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 8 May 2018 118,256 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2017 110,460 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 102,355 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 90,835 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 77,697 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 64,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiperblades

Pass 24 May 2012 49,417 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 May 2012 49,417 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 May 2011 36,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2011 36,711 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 YMD is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YMD, 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 YMD registered?

FG08 YMD is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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