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FL08 EOU

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

128,067 mi
Last recorded128,067 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 EOU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 128,067 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 124,967 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 124,670 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 124,668 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 117,241 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2020 111,050 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Exhaust bracket broken

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

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

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

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

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 16 May 2019 98,857 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 16 May 2019 98,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Undertrays Fitted

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 90,660 miles

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 26 May 2017 82,856 miles

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 27 May 2016 73,264 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 63,750 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 62,858 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 58,183 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Feb 2013 47,163 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 37,407 miles

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 28 Feb 2011 29,059 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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FL08 EOU is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FL08 EOU, 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 FL08 EOU registered?

FL08 EOU is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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