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DA57 XJX

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,818 mi
Last recorded112,818 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 XJX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 112,818 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 107,709 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 101,907 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

damage to offside headlamp mounts - headlamp is still secure

Fail 21 Nov 2020 101,907 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

damage to offside headlamp mounts - headlamp is still secure

Pass 16 Nov 2019 97,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlight Wobbles On Mounting Points

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

Fail 16 Nov 2019 97,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlight Wobbles On Mounting Points

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 93,861 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 86,810 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 86,598 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 79,388 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2016 79,388 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2015 68,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bold on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres are perishing and cracking on the treads

coolant level low

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2015 68,481 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bold on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres are perishing and cracking on the treads

coolant level low

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2014 60,533 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 60,533 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 57,207 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 50,770 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 36,388 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 24 Feb 2011 26,232 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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DA57 XJX is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DA57 XJX, 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 DA57 XJX registered?

DA57 XJX is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 February 2008.

Is DA57 XJX safe to buy?

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