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DE08 NUX

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,528 mi
Last recorded172,528 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 NUX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 172,528 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2025 165,915 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 165,314 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 159,314 miles

Engine covers And Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 155,621 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 155,621 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 147,035 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 138,790 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 138,785 miles

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 136,361 miles

poor beam image offside headlight

Fail 9 Mar 2020 136,250 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

poor beam image offside headlight

Pass 15 Mar 2019 131,395 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

screw in tread offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Mar 2019 131,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

screw in tread offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2018 126,209 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 126,209 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 121,251 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 121,250 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 116,527 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 116,527 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working INNER LIGHT (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 110,568 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 Mar 2015 110,568 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 88,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 88,915 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 67,065 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 56,259 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 56,259 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 45,447 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 45,447 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 NUX is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DE08 NUX, 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 DE08 NUX registered?

DE08 NUX is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is DE08 NUX safe to buy?

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