MOT Status
ValidMileage
200,945 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested No pattern (4.1.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition No silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))
Tyre has ply or cords damaged All four road tyres. Also NSF tread below 1.5mm, Both front side walls damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust system clamp sheared (6.1.2 (a))
Front Front fog lamps not working
Front Headlamps, NS white light, OF blue tint
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test From mirror and screen
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 1.5 - 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Also tinted (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour Tinted (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective system tail section held up by wire (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Parking brake efficency. Borderline pass
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
knock on steering
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
knock on steering
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
corrosion on back box exhaust
middle section exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
corrosion on back box exhaust
middle section exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported
exhaust middle pipe bracket broken
windscreen has small chips in swept area out side zone A
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
exhaust middle pipe bracket broken
windscreen has small chips in swept area out side zone A
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DG08 XLR is a 2008 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 XLR, 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 XLR registered?
DG08 XLR is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 April 2008.
Is DG08 XLR safe to buy?
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