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DN08 HTE

2008 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,718 mi
Last recorded77,718 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 HTE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 77,718 miles

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

front suspension components rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2019 75,869 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

os door mirror lense cracked

Fail 15 Apr 2019 75,869 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

os door mirror lense cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2018 67,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 55,452 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Jun 2015 47,854 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 41,837 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 34,666 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 29,407 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 22,348 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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DN08 HTE is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DN08 HTE, 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 DN08 HTE registered?

DN08 HTE is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is DN08 HTE safe to buy?

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