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DA57 YHM

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,172 mi
Last recorded142,172 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 YHM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 142,172 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly mishapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 132,524 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 132,524 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 117,523 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 103,858 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 103,858 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 87,685 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 73,044 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 73,044 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 57,946 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 57,946 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 44,907 miles

Offside rear tyre scrubbed on inside edge.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 30,389 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 16,370 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 YHM is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DA57 YHM, 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 YHM registered?

DA57 YHM is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is DA57 YHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA57 YHM shows 14 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.

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