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DU08 FYY

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

146,832 mi
Last recorded146,832 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 FYY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 146,832 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 142,788 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 133,630 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension rusty

Pass 29 May 2021 127,284 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2021 127,280 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 limit average was 1.73 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front unable to check wheel bearing

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

Pass 18 Apr 2020 116,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 113,685 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 109,079 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 102,092 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 96,702 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 91,417 miles

exhaust system deteriation

Pass 21 Feb 2014 79,635 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 67,948 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 56,767 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 49,034 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

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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DU08 FYY is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DU08 FYY, 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 DU08 FYY registered?

DU08 FYY is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is DU08 FYY safe to buy?

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