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DV58 DXA

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,495 mi
Last recorded139,495 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 DXA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 139,495 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 139,495 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 133,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 130,455 miles

Offside Front Lower Wheel arch corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2023 130,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2022 127,404 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 127,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 115,731 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 111,526 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 106,225 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 106,225 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Rear side light on boot

Pass 9 Nov 2018 96,626 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 81,700 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 61,699 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 81,607 miles

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

Rear exhaust rear silencer very rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2016 80,284 miles

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

underguards fitted covering testable components

Pass 17 Oct 2015 72,719 miles

rear section of exhaust corroded

upper and lower guards covering components

Fail 17 Oct 2015 72,719 miles

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

rear section of exhaust corroded

upper and lower guards covering components

Pass 11 Oct 2014 61,468 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn inner and outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2013 50,463 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 39,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2012 39,536 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2011 32,318 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 32,318 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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DV58 DXA is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV58 DXA, 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 DV58 DXA registered?

DV58 DXA is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 October 2008.

Is DV58 DXA safe to buy?

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