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DE08 NVA

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

149,821 mi
Last recorded149,821 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 NVA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 149,821 miles

exhaust flexi as a leak

Fail 15 Jun 2024 149,821 miles

exhaust flexi as a leak

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2023 142,620 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 142,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 133,489 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 133,489 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 126,474 miles

Front both headlights aim adjusted

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 121,101 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shape/deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shape/nail in tyre edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 121,054 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shape/deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shape/nail in tyre edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 114,178 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 104,571 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2017 104,571 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 92,526 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 79,493 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 79,493 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 67,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 67,667 miles

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 57,475 miles

centre exhaust brackets corroding

exhaust rear box corroding

Fail 25 Mar 2013 57,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

centre exhaust brackets corroding

exhaust rear box corroding

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f brake disc wearing on the inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2012 46,941 miles

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

When changing pads suggest changing discs

Pass 1 Apr 2011 32,578 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 NVA is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 NVA, 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 NVA registered?

DE08 NVA is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is DE08 NVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 NVA shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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