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DE08 XBA

2008 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,189 mi
Last recorded122,189 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 XBA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 122,189 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 118,099 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 107,645 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 99,873 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 91,805 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 91,805 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 90,205 miles

Lower windscreen has damage outside the swept area

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 86,402 miles

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

Rear tyres perishing on inner side walls

Fail 5 Apr 2018 86,401 miles

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

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

Rear tyres perishing on inner side walls

Pass 12 Nov 2016 81,864 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 76,292 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 65,899 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 57,947 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both headlights slightly wet inside

Pass 14 Jan 2013 44,618 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2012 35,277 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 31,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XBA is a 2008 Seat Leon in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XBA, 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 XBA registered?

DE08 XBA is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is DE08 XBA safe to buy?

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