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DF08 HWD

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

242,312 mi
Last recorded242,312 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 HWD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 242,312 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 230,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 226,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted and damaged on inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 226,629 miles

Emissions not tested Dur to condition of rear silencer (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted and damaged on inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 210,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 196,632 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 184,545 miles

rear exhaust back box corroded and deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2015 171,664 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 151,183 miles

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

rear tyres wearing inner edges

tailpipe deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2013 125,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 103,863 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 77,835 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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DF08 HWD is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DF08 HWD, 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 DF08 HWD registered?

DF08 HWD is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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