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DE08 XBT

2008 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

181,649 mi
Last recorded181,649 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 XBT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 181,649 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 181,434 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 181,331 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 180,631 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 172,490 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 171,215 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 160,809 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 160,276 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 151,215 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 151,135 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 136,348 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 136,249 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 132,823 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 173,619 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 156,999 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 141,333 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 15 May 2015 141,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 May 2014 125,893 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 May 2013 108,314 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 101,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 91,269 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 75,175 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 XBT is a 2008 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XBT, 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 XBT registered?

DE08 XBT is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is DE08 XBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 XBT shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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