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DK08 YDZ

2008 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,197 mi
Last recorded143,197 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 YDZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 143,197 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both & n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

central front exhaust clamp deteriorated.

Pass 14 May 2025 137,203 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 131,031 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 131,013 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 123,807 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 123,807 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe into rear back box snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 120,292 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 120,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 114,802 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 112,616 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box exhaust blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 112,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box exhaust blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 107,727 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 99,419 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 88,612 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 78,504 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 67,361 miles

rear back box corroded

x 2 rear tyres. inner edge starting to wear

Pass 19 Feb 2014 59,999 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 50,551 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 41,411 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 30,405 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 30,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DK08 YDZ is a 2008 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DK08 YDZ, 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 DK08 YDZ registered?

DK08 YDZ is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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