MOT Status
ValidMileage
105,104 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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))
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
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))
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
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
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
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
both rear tyres becoming slightly cracked between treads 205 / 55 / 16
exhaust system becoming corroded
underside components showing general surface corrosion
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
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))
both rear tyres becoming slightly cracked between treads 205 / 55 / 16
underside / components showing general surface corrosion
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
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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