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FM08 DNX

2008 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,297 mi
Last recorded129,297 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 129,297 miles

Engine stabiliser bush deteriorated.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray loose

Fail 19 Jul 2019 129,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Engine stabilizer bush deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray lose

Pass 4 Aug 2018 118,075 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 118,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 110,069 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres getting close to limit,advise (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer track rod end has some play,advise

Rear both shocks have slight misting,advise

Pass 29 Jul 2016 100,904 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber slightly misted,advise

Pass 29 Jul 2015 92,871 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 92,871 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 85,613 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 74,823 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 62,055 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 48,010 miles

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

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly lipped.

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly worn.

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 DNX is a 2008 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DNX, 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 FM08 DNX registered?

FM08 DNX is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 August 2008.

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