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DY08 NLG

2008 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,065 mi
Last recorded107,065 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 NLG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2025 107,065 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low o/n n/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear tyre nails in thread

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 106,290 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 106,290 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 104,696 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2023 104,696 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 99,267 miles

Brake fluid reservoir over filled and leaking

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 low inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 99,267 miles

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

Brake fluid reservoir over filled and leaking

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 low inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 89,831 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2021 89,831 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected Check the brake pipe on the calliper (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2020 81,480 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 74,454 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Mar 2019 74,178 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Mar 2018 66,760 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn on inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 66,760 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer c. v boot (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 60,152 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 53,611 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 47,121 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 40,838 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 35,647 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 29,206 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 21,061 miles

front number plate come away on end pads still secure

o/s/r tyre cut not down to cords

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 NLG is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DY08 NLG, 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 DY08 NLG registered?

DY08 NLG is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is DY08 NLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 NLG shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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