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DA57 ZKS

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,684 mi
Last recorded172,684 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 ZKS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 172,684 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 137,815 miles

Slight exhaust blow at flexi joint.

Slight oil leak.

Fail 4 Nov 2021 137,815 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both . (4.1.2 (a))

Slight exhaust blow at flexi joint.

Slight oil leak.

Pass 6 Nov 2020 109,093 miles

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

Reversing light not working.

Fail 6 Nov 2020 109,093 miles

Headlamp aim too high both lamps aim high. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing light not working.

Pass 2 Nov 2019 87,623 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 80,352 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 74,273 miles

Central exhaust mount broken

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 68,199 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 62,624 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 56,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 49,418 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 49,418 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 42,366 miles

front discs corroded on inner surface front tyre treads low

Pass 20 Jan 2012 34,061 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 27,819 miles

front tyres low

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 ZKS is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DA57 ZKS, 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 DA57 ZKS registered?

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

Is DA57 ZKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA57 ZKS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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