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FM08 LSJ

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,615 mi
Last recorded104,615 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 LSJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 104,615 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge and tread low

sone chip zone 'B' centre of windscreen

Pass 2 Feb 2015 98,197 miles

offside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 28 Jan 2014 90,915 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and cracking and tread getting low

Pass 1 Feb 2013 83,054 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 77,947 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2011 45,424 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 45,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 LSJ is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey 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 FM08 LSJ, 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 FM08 LSJ?

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What year was FM08 LSJ registered?

FM08 LSJ is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 August 2008.

Is FM08 LSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM08 LSJ 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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