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DU08 KKX

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,493 mi
Last recorded131,493 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 KKX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2025 131,493 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Front lower wing panel corroded

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 131,478 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 120,382 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 113,166 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 104,995 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 96,996 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 87,775 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 67,159 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 57,607 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 57,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 47,487 miles

Front TYRES INNERS HAVE CUTS CLOSE TO CORDS

Fail 25 Apr 2017 47,486 miles

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

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

Front TYRES INNERS HAVE CUTS CLOSE TO CORDS

Pass 29 Apr 2016 37,564 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 33,185 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jun 2014 29,297 miles

Both front tyre treads are becoming slightly perished

Damage to the drivers side tyre outer side wall

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 24,613 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

The nearside tyre tread is becoming perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 20,150 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 20,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 15,273 miles

Front 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 KKX is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KKX, 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 KKX registered?

DU08 KKX is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is DU08 KKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 KKX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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