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DG08 UJR

2008 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,993 mi
Last recorded164,993 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 UJR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 164,993 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 138,955 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2019 138,775 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2018 117,179 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine warning light on dash

Pass 17 Mar 2017 110,884 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

N/S/F tyre has damage to outer wall

Under-trays fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2017 110,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine cover fitted

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

N/S/F tyre has damage to outer wall

Under-trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 102,605 miles

Engine cover fitted

Engine mount slightly worn

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

Offside Front tyre has damage to sidewall

Offside Front wing mirror slightly loose

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2016 102,605 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine cover fitted

Engine mount slightly worn

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

Offside Front tyre has damage to sidewall

Offside Front wing mirror slightly loose

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 88,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S door mirror slightly loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2015 88,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine warning light displayed on dash

O/S door mirror slightly loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 64,646 miles

damage to o/s outer sill

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 64,645 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

damage to o/s outer sill

Pass 1 Apr 2013 52,533 miles

front brake discs ridged

Pass 11 Jan 2012 43,581 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 43,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 33,094 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 UJR is a 2008 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UJR, 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 DG08 UJR registered?

DG08 UJR is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is DG08 UJR safe to buy?

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