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FL58 YFR

2008 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,077 mi
Last recorded158,077 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 YFR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 158,077 miles

plastic under pans and engine covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 17 Sep 2015 137,121 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2014 106,089 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear coil spring corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2014 105,667 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 71,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 48,272 miles

Nearside rear brake disc showing slight corrosion

Offside front brake disc showing slight corrosion to inner face

Offside rear brake disc showing slight corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2011 38,033 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake disc slightly pitted on inner face

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 YFR is a 2008 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YFR, 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

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What year was FL58 YFR registered?

FL58 YFR is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is FL58 YFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL58 YFR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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