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FG08 YPM

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,813 mi
Last recorded133,813 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 YPM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 133,813 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 133,813 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid TOPPED UP FLUID WORKING (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 127,983 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2020 118,603 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2020 118,603 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 105,911 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer cv boot clip loose

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Pass 7 Dec 2017 85,533 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has bad perishing in tread wells (not to cords)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has bad perishing in tread wells (not to cords)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 96,337 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre exhaust mount corroded to excess and not supporting exhaust (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has bad perishing in tread wells (not to cords)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has bad perishing in tread wells (not to cords)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 82,333 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED ON SHOULDERS AND N/S/R PERISHED BADLY ALMOST TO CORDS ON TREAD.

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 82,332 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Inner cv joint gaitor (2.5.C.1a)

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED ON SHOULDERS AND N/S/R PERISHED BADLY ALMOST TO CORDS ON TREAD.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer cv joint gaitor (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 71,823 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 71,823 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 60,348 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 60,348 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 51,812 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 40,981 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 31,086 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 31,081 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 22,300 miles

Rear tyres worn low on tread

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 YPM is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YPM, 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 YPM is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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