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FL58 GAO

2008 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

199,121 mi
Last recorded199,121 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 GAO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 199,121 miles

n/s/f cv boot deteriated-o/s/f shocker damp-balljoint boots deteriated-service and parking brakes passed on limits

rear shockers damp-parking brake lever slight travel-oil leak-tyres worn low-rear links slight play-rear trailing arm bushes perished-rack play-both rear shockers damp-

Pass 20 Nov 2020 183,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 164,360 miles

wipers smearing-o/s/f tyre on limit and edges worn-n/s/f cv boot deteriorated-n/s/f and o/s/f inner steering arms have slight play-o/s/r anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 29 Oct 2018 144,638 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 134,605 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 123,804 miles

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

exhaust support corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 112,733 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 103,599 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 91,822 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 76,718 miles

Off side rear brake disc slightly scored

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2012 76,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Off side rear brake disc slightly scored

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Oct 2011 57,899 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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FL58 GAO is a 2008 Seat Leon in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FL58 GAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FL58 GAO?

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What year was FL58 GAO registered?

FL58 GAO is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 October 2008.

Is FL58 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL58 GAO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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