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DA08 FZK

2008 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,733 mi
Last recorded158,733 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 FZK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 158,733 miles

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

Offside 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 4 May 2025 156,189 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 153,230 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 149,487 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 145,639 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 145,638 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 140,624 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 140,624 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 135,346 miles

Nearside Front inside tyre wall split

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 135,085 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner 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 17 Apr 2018 130,449 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 108,311 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 90,415 miles

Nearside Front tyre has multiple cuts

Offside Front tyre has a nail

Fail 10 Oct 2015 90,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre has multiple cuts

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre has a nail

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 80,566 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 80,566 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 71,110 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 62,919 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 54,135 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 46,702 miles

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

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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DA08 FZK is a 2008 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA08 FZK, 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 DA08 FZK registered?

DA08 FZK is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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