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DU08 FZT

2008 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,036 mi
Last recorded131,036 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 FZT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 131,036 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 119,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2023 119,176 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 107,027 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 99,351 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 95,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 90,152 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 85,051 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 75,162 miles

Offside Rear caliper slightly sticking

Fail 8 Dec 2016 75,162 miles

Offside Rear caliper slightly sticking

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 65,595 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 65,595 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 57,845 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 26 Sep 2014 57,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 1 May 2013 46,240 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 46,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,509 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 25,835 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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DU08 FZT is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DU08 FZT, 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 FZT registered?

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

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