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FG08 YML

2008 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,249 mi
Last recorded145,249 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 YML
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 145,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated obviously under inflated at some point and been driven run flat (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine had no oil had to top-up

Fail 2 Jul 2026 145,249 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated obviously under inflated at some point and been driven run flat (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine had no oil had to top-up

Pass 5 Jul 2025 139,195 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 139,191 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 133,098 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 133,098 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure Insecure likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 125,906 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 125,906 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2022 114,670 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 114,670 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 104,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 104,065 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 96,953 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 96,944 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear both rear brakes binding

Pass 8 Feb 2019 91,678 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 91,678 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 85,611 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 79,751 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 72,486 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 72,486 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 64,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2013 51,779 miles

Oil leak

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 30 Nov 2012 43,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust becoming corroded

front tyres feathering on inner edges

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 30 Nov 2012 43,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust becoming corroded

front tyres feathering on inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre feathering on edges

rear tyres perishing and cracking up,low on tread

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 17 Sep 2011 31,458 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 YML is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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