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DA08 OJV

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,316 mi
Last recorded161,316 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 OJV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 161,316 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 159,037 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2025 143,137 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 142,354 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 140,002 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 131,721 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2023 130,723 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 117,444 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 116,018 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 103,849 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 95,635 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 88,735 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))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 84,084 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 79,836 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 74,956 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 64,972 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 53,746 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 43,474 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 30,591 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 26,612 miles

O/S/R Tyre showing uneven wear on tread

Fail 29 Jul 2011 26,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres showing uneven wear on tread

Nail in nearside rear 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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DA08 OJV is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OJV, 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 OJV registered?

DA08 OJV is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is DA08 OJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA08 OJV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DA08 OJV have outstanding finance?

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