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FL08 GWM

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,401 mi
Last recorded95,401 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 GWM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 95,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 95,401 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 82,291 miles

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

Front shock corroded both

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 70,388 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 66,102 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 59,775 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 46,818 miles

advise n/s/f tyre worn to approx. 2.4mm tread depth

advise wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 25 Sep 2014 38,301 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 36,180 miles

rear brake discs worn

slight bind to o/s/r brake

Fail 12 Apr 2014 36,180 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake discs worn

slight bind to o/s/r brake

Pass 12 Apr 2013 30,848 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 24,981 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 18,615 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 GWM is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GWM, 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 GWM registered?

FL08 GWM is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is FL08 GWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 GWM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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