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C20 DNC

2008 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

157,938 mi
Last recorded157,938 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 DNC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 157,938 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 157,924 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 157,862 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 130,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 May 2021 117,001 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 104,674 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2019 90,456 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2018 88,253 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 86,598 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 81,678 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

TPMS Light On, However Does Not Indicate A Fault

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 81,678 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

TPMS Light On, However Does Not Indicate A Fault

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effrort Offside Rear

Pass 10 Mar 2015 75,024 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 65,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 48,525 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing in centre of tread,usual cause is under inflation.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 30,954 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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C20 DNC is a 2008 Seat Leon in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 C20 DNC, 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.

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What year was C20 DNC registered?

C20 DNC is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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