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DE58 BRF

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

147,385 mi
Last recorded147,385 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 BRF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2025 147,385 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Both sides (1.3.1 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2023 138,099 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 138,099 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 131,576 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 124,276 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 108,592 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 97,927 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 88,105 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 72,632 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 60,646 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 47,840 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 34,426 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 24,640 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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DE58 BRF is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DE58 BRF, 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 DE58 BRF registered?

DE58 BRF is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 November 2008.

Is DE58 BRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE58 BRF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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