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WLZ 8879

2008 Seat Leon FR TDI

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

199,701 mi
Last recorded199,701 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLZ 8879
MakeSeat
ModelLeon FR TDI
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 199,701 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 199,571 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 199,461 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 198,396 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 177,075 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 176,921 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 163,384 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 163,352 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 156,761 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 147,641 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon FR TDI?

Based on 3,672 MOT tests across 744 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
8,646
Miles/Year
744
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3
Headlamp aim too high 3
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 2
brake binding 2
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WLZ 8879 is a 2008 Seat Leon FR TDI in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Seat Leon FR TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WLZ 8879, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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How do I check the history of WLZ 8879?

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What year was WLZ 8879 registered?

WLZ 8879 is a 2008 Seat Leon FR TDI, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is WLZ 8879 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLZ 8879 shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WLZ 8879 have outstanding finance?

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