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DU08 FZZ

2008 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,236 mi
Last recorded150,236 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 FZZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 150,236 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 149,755 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 144,883 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 139,914 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 134,581 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 130,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 127,874 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 123,087 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 117,312 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 108,781 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 108,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle empty (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 97,567 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a slight cut in outer sidewall

Pass 25 Feb 2015 84,096 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 71,037 miles

dpf system fitted no emissions

Fail 28 Feb 2013 36,392 miles

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

rear tyres chunky

Pass 28 Feb 2013 36,392 miles

rear tyres chunky

Pass 7 Mar 2012 33,065 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 33,065 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 22,713 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 22 Feb 2011 22,713 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

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 FZZ is a 2008 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FZZ, 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 DU08 FZZ registered?

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

Is DU08 FZZ safe to buy?

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