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DU08 FZG

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,927 mi
Last recorded129,927 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 FZG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 129,927 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 121,533 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 112,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 104,227 miles

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

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2019 94,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 94,398 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 85,081 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 84,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 75,082 miles

both rear shock absorbers misting.

coolant below minimum.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 65,558 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer poor condition (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 65,558 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 55,697 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 48,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 39,346 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 31,220 miles

both front tyres on legal limit (pirelli p6000) 205/55/16

offside rear tyre close to legal limit (pirelli p7) 205/55/16

Pass 1 Mar 2011 25,222 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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 FZG is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FZG, 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 FZG registered?

DU08 FZG is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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