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DE08 XBB

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

161,450 mi
Last recorded161,450 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 XBB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 161,450 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 156,548 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 149,239 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 146,437 miles

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

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 25 Jun 2019 142,619 miles

Offside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 138,672 miles

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 23 Jun 2017 135,233 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 130,568 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some engine components.

Pass 25 Jun 2015 125,810 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 122,214 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 115,920 miles

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

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

rear tyre out of shape

Pass 23 Apr 2012 98,477 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 98,477 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 74,189 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 XBB is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XBB, 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 XBB registered?

DE08 XBB is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is DE08 XBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 XBB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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