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DN08 HUZ

2008 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,963 mi
Last recorded114,963 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 HUZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 114,963 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 109,979 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 109,979 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2019 109,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 102,539 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 102,539 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

unable to open tailgate

Pass 19 May 2017 95,006 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 95,006 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 88,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 20 May 2016 88,777 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust is corroded

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 May 2015 82,721 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2015 82,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2014 78,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 74,349 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 57,591 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)

Pass 18 May 2011 37,912 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 HUZ is a 2008 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DN08 HUZ, 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 HUZ registered?

DN08 HUZ is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is DN08 HUZ safe to buy?

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