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DN08 OLU

2008 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

154,778 mi
Last recorded154,778 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 OLU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 154,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 150,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 133,430 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 107,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2020 96,547 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 87,197 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 79,454 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 72,137 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 72,137 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 63,137 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 56,235 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 49,503 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Oct 2013 43,040 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 40,955 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 33,702 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 24,870 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 OLU is a 2008 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN08 OLU registered?

DN08 OLU is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 July 2008.

Is DN08 OLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN08 OLU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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