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FM08 DLZ

2008 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,804 mi
Last recorded116,804 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 DLZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2019 116,804 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 107,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 8 May 2017 94,268 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroding

Fail 8 May 2017 94,296 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres walls (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust back box outer skin corroding

Pass 5 May 2016 87,521 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 81,203 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 May 2014 74,636 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 68,504 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 59,232 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 49,469 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2011 49,469 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FM08 DLZ is a 2008 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FM08 DLZ, 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 FM08 DLZ registered?

FM08 DLZ is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is FM08 DLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM08 DLZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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