CarVerify

Free Car Check

W8 FMF

2007 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

158,042 mi
Last recorded158,042 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Leon84,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 FMF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 158,042 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 151,712 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 140,121 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 129,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing slight corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2022 123,429 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 120,318 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 118,423 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 111,513 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated safety catch stiff (3.1 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

offside mainbeam bulb incorrectly fitted

offside washer jet poor

Fail 21 Mar 2019 111,513 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting missing balljoint bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated safety catch stiff (3.1 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

offside mainbeam bulb incorrectly fitted

offside washer jet poor

Pass 19 Mar 2018 102,040 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 90,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 81,755 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 69,488 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 61,241 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 51,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 41,580 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 41,580 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 32,192 miles

Brake fluid over full.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 32,192 miles

Brake fluid over full.

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
Full Seat Leon reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W8 FMF is a 2007 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 84,926 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 W8 FMF, 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 19 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 W8 FMF?

You can check the full history of W8 FMF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W8 FMF registered?

W8 FMF is a 2007 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 December 2007.

Is W8 FMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W8 FMF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W8 FMF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W8 FMF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.