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FG08 YMS

2008 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,104 mi
Last recorded105,104 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 YMS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 105,104 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

surface corrosion front brake discs

Pass 8 Jun 2024 93,193 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both slight deterioration (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Partially split but preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Partially split but preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake calliper parking brake lever not fully returning to stop

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both have significant misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

TPMS warning illuminated

Pass 2 Jun 2023 88,136 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split, but prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 May 2023 88,136 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear silencer pipe joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split, but prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

TPMS warning illuminated

Pass 13 Jun 2022 78,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split, but prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge & is worn to wear bars on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 69,462 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre cracked / perished 205 / 55 / 16 / tyre becoming slightly worn to inner edge

both front door mirrors slightly loose / slight mark on o/s mirror outer cover

o/s/r tyre slight signs of cracking

Fail 28 May 2021 69,460 miles

Front Registration plate insecure front no plate insecure / loose (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding n/s/r brake slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working o/s/r tail gate side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding o/s/r brake binding to excess (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/r brake pads worn very low / close to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre cracked / perished 205 / 55 / 16 / tyre becoming slightly worn to inner edge

Rear o/s/r brake disc signs of been getting very hot / turning blue from heat

both front door mirrors slightly loose / slight mark on o/s mirror outer cover

o/s/r tyre slight signs of cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2020 67,010 miles

childs seats in rear

front tyres wearing on edges 205 / 55 / 16 -- rear tyres becoming slightly cracked / perished

o/s/r brake pads wearing lower than n/s/r / slight signs of brakes getting hot / advise further attention

underside / steering / suspension / braking components showing corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2020 67,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f a/r/bar linkage ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

childs seats in rear

front tyres wearing on edges 205 / 55 / 16 -- rear tyres becoming slightly cracked / perished

o/s/r brake pads wearing lower than n/s/r / slight signs of brakes getting hot / advise further attention

underside / steering / suspension / braking components showing corrosion

Pass 29 May 2019 63,670 miles

both rear tyres becoming slightly cracked between treads 205 / 55 / 16

exhaust system becoming corroded

underside components showing general surface corrosion

Fail 29 May 2019 63,668 miles

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced both (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres becoming slightly cracked between treads 205 / 55 / 16

exhaust system becoming corroded

front brake pads wearing slightly low / brake discs becoming worn / lipped

underside components showing general surface corrosion

Pass 29 May 2018 59,872 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to n/s outer sill front section .

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks developing in centre tread band. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 56,056 miles

both rear tyres becoming slightly cracked between treads 205 / 55 / 16

underside / components showing general surface corrosion

Pass 26 May 2016 52,247 miles

both front tyres just legal at 2. / 2.5 mm / cuts in tread / strong advise to replace

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge loss of tread pattern

tyre size 205 / 55 / 16 v

Pass 27 May 2015 49,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs worn/lip edges

both rear brake discs worn/lip edges

o/s/f tyre heavy inner trads wear

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 46,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 May 2014 46,374 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2013 41,898 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 33,137 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 24,576 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 YMS is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YMS, 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 YMS is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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