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DA08 FZP

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

189,008 mi
Last recorded189,008 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 FZP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 189,008 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front wing corroded but does not affect structural rigidity

Nearside washer jet working but with limited pressure but enough to clear windscreen

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

age related corrosion on underside of vehicle but not weakened

Fail 24 Apr 2026 189,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front wing corroded but does not affect structural rigidity

Nearside washer jet working but with limited pressure but enough to clear windscreen

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

age related corrosion on underside of vehicle but not weakened

Pass 11 Apr 2025 180,784 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all rear suspension components have age related corrosion but not weakened

rear axle has age related corrosion but not weakened

Pass 25 Apr 2024 166,755 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 166,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 151,984 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 135,773 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 125,055 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 116,286 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 97,764 miles

Engine covers and vehicle under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 4 Dec 2017 84,054 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 74,698 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 62,308 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 8 Feb 2016 62,308 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 56,119 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 51,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 51,601 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2013 43,540 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 33,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 33,680 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 25,074 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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DA08 FZP is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DA08 FZP, 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 FZP registered?

DA08 FZP is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is DA08 FZP safe to buy?

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