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DE08 MMJ

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,930 mi
Last recorded108,930 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 MMJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 108,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in op (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 105,513 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 101,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 101,937 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 98,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top[ and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lamp damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 94,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 90,184 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front droplinks have slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 90,184 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front droplinks have slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 86,959 miles

Front washers poor

Pass 5 Jan 2019 83,584 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 83,549 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front wiperspoor

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2017 81,778 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

under-trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 93,395 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 54,806 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 39,820 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 39,820 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 36,970 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 28,141 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 22,901 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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DE08 MMJ is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DE08 MMJ, 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 DE08 MMJ registered?

DE08 MMJ is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 April 2008.

Is DE08 MMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 MMJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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