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FM08 UMB

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,118 mi
Last recorded164,118 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 UMB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 164,118 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 154,721 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 154,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 153,448 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 134,722 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 134,712 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 134,711 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 128,877 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 124,107 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 118,682 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 110,213 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 84,220 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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FM08 UMB is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UMB, 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 UMB registered?

FM08 UMB is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 August 2008.

Is FM08 UMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM08 UMB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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