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DY08 TYO

2008 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,949 mi
Last recorded126,949 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 TYO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 126,949 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 119,073 miles

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

parking brake efficiency just passed on 16%, would require adjustment

Pass 29 Feb 2020 112,081 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 105,042 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake travel high,just passed on 16% would recommend adjustment

Pass 19 Mar 2018 97,893 miles

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

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

tc light on

Pass 4 Mar 2017 90,051 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 83,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 74,646 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 68,069 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 61,660 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 52,341 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 43,781 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underbody splash guards fitted not all items seen

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 TYO is a 2008 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TYO, 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 TYO registered?

DY08 TYO is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is DY08 TYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 TYO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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