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DFZ 3956

2008 Seat Leon Stylance TDI

Grey Diesel 1896cc

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MOT Status

Expired

Expires3 Apr 2026

Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)

Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,251 mi

Last recorded170,251 miles

Recorded on4 Apr 2025

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFZ 3956

MakeSeat

ModelLeon Stylance TDI

Year2008

ColourGrey

Fuel typeDiesel

Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail

Pass 4 Apr 2025 170,251 miles

Pass 14 Aug 2023 165,673 miles

Fail 15 Jul 2023 165,529 miles

Pass 10 Apr 2019 146,087 miles

Pass 12 Mar 2018 136,736 miles

Pass 3 Mar 2017 127,479 miles

Fail 27 Feb 2017 127,398 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon Stylance TDI?

Based on 7,089 MOT tests across 1,444 vehicles.

76.6%

Pass Rate

7,921

Miles/Year

1,444

On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6

Stop lamp not working 3

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 2

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 1

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 1

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DFZ 3956 is a 2008 Seat Leon Stylance TDI in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Seat Leon Stylance TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DFZ 3956, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DFZ 3956 registered?

DFZ 3956 is a 2008 Seat Leon Stylance TDI, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is DFZ 3956 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFZ 3956 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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