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DV08 UOU

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,725 mi
Last recorded128,725 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 UOU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 128,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 128,725 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 121,714 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 121,714 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 116,043 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 109,072 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 105,119 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 105,119 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 99,000 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 93,512 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 88,526 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake discs corroded all round.

Fail 17 Jun 2014 88,526 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake discs corroded all round.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 84,209 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r disc slightly warped

Fail 17 Jun 2013 84,209 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r disc slightly warped

Pass 6 Jun 2012 80,321 miles

underbody covers fitted on complete vehicle.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 68,207 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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DV08 UOU is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DV08 UOU, 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 DV08 UOU registered?

DV08 UOU is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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