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DUR 85E

2008 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

136,343 mi
Last recorded136,343 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUR 85E
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 136,343 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 130,907 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 127,874 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 124,216 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 120,446 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 118,302 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 115,629 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 110,782 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 110,782 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 102,096 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 96,877 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 86,714 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 77,195 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 65,590 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 52,822 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 52,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 39,953 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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DUR 85E is a 2008 Seat Leon in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 DUR 85E, 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 DUR 85E registered?

DUR 85E is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is DUR 85E safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUR 85E shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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