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DG08 DHK

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

199,724 mi
Last recorded199,724 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 DHK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 199,724 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 196,237 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2023 188,733 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 188,677 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2022 180,289 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 172,601 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 156,960 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 146,250 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 134,152 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 111,251 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2015 111,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 96,561 miles

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

n/s/f foglight damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 85,381 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 85,302 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 71,707 miles

Dirt mist build up around ABS pump .No leaks at time of test.

Mist build up around N/S/F Shock absorber.

Nail in N/S/R tyre.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 50,712 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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DG08 DHK is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DG08 DHK, 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 DG08 DHK registered?

DG08 DHK is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is DG08 DHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 DHK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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