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DL57 DYX

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

198,513 mi
Last recorded198,513 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 DYX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2025 198,513 miles

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

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody general corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2024 191,400 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 191,400 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 184,237 miles

Nearside Front TYRE PRESSURE LOW

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX BLOWING AND PEELING (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 184,061 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure CLAMP INSECURE (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure MOUNT SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front TYRE PRESSURE LOW

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX BLOWING AND PEELING (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 178,352 miles

Rear BACK BOX OUTER SKIN PEELING

Fail 7 Jan 2022 178,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid TOP UP (3.5 (a))

Rear BACK BOX OUTER SKIN PEELING

Pass 23 Dec 2020 172,191 miles

Offside Front FOG BROKEN

Rear BACK BOX PEELING

TYRE PRESSURE LT ON

Fail 23 Dec 2020 172,191 miles

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

Offside Front FOG BROKEN

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear BACK BOX PEELING

TYRE PRESSURE LT ON

Pass 27 Jun 2019 159,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING AND 2 NAILS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front FOG LENS BROKEN

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2018 144,347 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front OSF FOG SHARP EDGES

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

Rear B BOX PEELING

Fail 14 Jun 2018 144,347 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front OSF FOG SHARP EDGES

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

Rear B BOX PEELING

Pass 28 Jun 2017 125,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 125,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure BRACKET BROKEN BUT LAMP SECURE AND IN LINE WITH BONNET CLOSED (1.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 106,122 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 88,027 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 77,933 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 77,933 miles

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

2 nails in o/s/r tyre.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 67,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

note offside front fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 26 Feb 2013 67,206 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

note offside front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2012 53,192 miles

Front brake discs seem slightly worn

Nearside rear tyre wearing low, 3mm, screw in tread

Rear brake discs seem slightly worn

Pass 4 Feb 2011 38,714 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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DL57 DYX is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DL57 DYX, 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 DL57 DYX registered?

DL57 DYX is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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