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DY08 EWE

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

151,335 mi
Last recorded151,335 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 EWE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 151,335 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 3 Sep 2024 147,270 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2024 147,252 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2023 139,760 miles

Backbox outer skin corroded

Exhaust mounting defective Centre pipe exhaust hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure warning light on dash

Pass 23 Aug 2022 132,946 miles

Central Exhaust clap deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2021 126,247 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly mishapen

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly mishapen

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 9 Sep 2020 120,115 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 110,629 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 100,238 miles

Front windscreen slight damage

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to split/225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to split (5.2.3 (e))

front wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2017 96,097 miles

chip in zone b

os front and rear tyre treads low

Pass 19 Feb 2016 88,610 miles

exhaust and mounts corroded os rear tyre tread low chip in zone b of screen

Pass 9 Mar 2015 80,498 miles

FRONT TYRE INNNER EDGES WORN TO LIMITS

Pass 4 Mar 2014 70,623 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 60,408 miles

front tyre inner edges worn ns tyre side wall damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2012 51,339 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 42,673 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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DY08 EWE is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,984cc 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 DY08 EWE, 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 EWE registered?

DY08 EWE is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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