MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,822 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear exhaust rusty
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear exhaust rusty
Nail in offside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DY08 EWB is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 DY08 EWB, 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 DY08 EWB registered?
DY08 EWB is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 March 2008.
Is DY08 EWB safe to buy?
The MOT history for DY08 EWB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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