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FL08 TYP

2008 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,407 mi
Last recorded100,407 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 TYP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 100,407 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 97,674 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 92,377 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 86,970 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 83,270 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 78,798 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 78,798 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested unable to pick up exhaust gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 68,674 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 68,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 58,309 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 58,309 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 46,354 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 46,354 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 38,867 miles

both rear tyres cracked on outer sidewall.

Fail 21 Aug 2014 38,816 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracked on outer sidewall.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 34,200 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 27,925 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 20,692 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 TYP is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FL08 TYP, 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 TYP registered?

FL08 TYP is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is FL08 TYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 TYP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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