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DG08 XFD

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

176,431 mi
Last recorded176,431 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 XFD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 176,431 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 176,431 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 168,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 164,873 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 151,569 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 141,856 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 131,435 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 123,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s , o/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s inner faces (3.5.1i)

Not full inspection on n/s/r seat belt - child seat fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit1.6mm/ worn out on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 113,362 miles

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2014 104,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2013 99,543 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 83,733 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 May 2011 72,699 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 XFD is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XFD, 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 XFD registered?

DG08 XFD is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is DG08 XFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 XFD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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