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D8 NFR

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

114,384 mi
Last recorded114,384 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 NFR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 114,384 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

under tray

Fail 5 Dec 2025 114,384 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

under tray

Pass 25 Jul 2025 133,565 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 96,402 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 96,402 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2024 122,759 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2024 122,659 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 71,017 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 110,000 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 62,388 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 101,214 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 52,708 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2021 98,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 47,033 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 94,316 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 39,110 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 85,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 72,782 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2018 72,782 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2017 63,067 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 61,547 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 49,449 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 49,449 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 45,382 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 41,334 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 36,884 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 36,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2012 31,666 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 29,734 miles

cut in tread to n/s/f tyre

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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D8 NFR is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 D8 NFR, 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 D8 NFR registered?

D8 NFR is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is D8 NFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D8 NFR shows 29 tests with a 79.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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