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FL58 PDV

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,935 mi
Last recorded134,935 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 PDV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 134,935 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside and nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general surface rust and corrosion to underbody sills rear end and components

sill covers engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2024 134,930 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine and side sills undertray fitted

general corrosion front to back

Fail 19 Jul 2024 134,930 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine and side sills undertray fitted

general corrosion front to back

Pass 5 Jul 2023 128,103 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 128,103 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 122,781 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 116,762 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 112,152 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 105,239 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 95,034 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 95,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt small shaft end (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 83,547 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 71,610 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 57,934 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 45,817 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 45,815 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 38,780 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 31,921 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 26,112 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 PDV is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FL58 PDV, 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 FL58 PDV registered?

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

Is FL58 PDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL58 PDV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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