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DX08 YAG

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

176,686 mi
Last recorded176,686 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 YAG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 176,686 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s front sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 157,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 137,632 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 130,261 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2022 130,261 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 124,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2020 119,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 112,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 98,313 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 89,939 miles

centre exhaust hanger broken

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 73,050 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 65,365 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 51,474 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 35,358 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 24,407 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 11,470 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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DX08 YAG is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 DX08 YAG, 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 DX08 YAG registered?

DX08 YAG is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is DX08 YAG safe to buy?

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