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DG08 DKF

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,052 mi
Last recorded137,052 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 DKF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 137,052 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside damage to front wing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s & o.s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 137,051 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside damage to front wing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s & o.s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 126,321 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

tailgate slight damage

undertray fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2019 126,321 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

tailgate slight damage

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 116,547 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2018 116,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2017 106,753 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2017 106,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 84,255 miles

Engine cover + Under tray fitted.

Nearside Front non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 84,255 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine cover + Under tray fitted.

Nearside Front non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 73,986 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 70,084 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 70,084 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 57,294 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front and offside front lower arm rear bushs differ in type/construction

Fail 22 Apr 2013 57,294 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front and offside front lower arm rear bushs differ in type/construction

Pass 30 Mar 2012 44,971 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 33,690 miles

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

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 DKF is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DG08 DKF, 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 DKF registered?

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

Is DG08 DKF safe to buy?

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