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DY08 YWP

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,323 mi
Last recorded142,323 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 YWP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 142,323 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 136,006 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 128,788 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 128,788 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 121,605 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 121,605 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe to silencer split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 115,567 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 115,567 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 110,105 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 102,932 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 96,518 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 96,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 90,016 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 90,016 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 80,084 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 68,501 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 55,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2012 44,018 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 32,665 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 YWP is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YWP, 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 YWP registered?

DY08 YWP is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is DY08 YWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 YWP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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