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DY08 YWR

2008 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

153,133 mi
Last recorded153,133 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 YWR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 153,133 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 153,133 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 149,435 miles

Manufacture's engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of component's

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded above rear sub-frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 146,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 140,723 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 135,440 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 129,736 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 123,694 miles

Front slight front brake imbalance

Rear tyres worn slightly lumpy inner edges

Pass 14 Feb 2019 114,489 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 102,647 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 102,647 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 95,000 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 85,070 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 74,588 miles

centre exhaust hanger broken but system still secure

osf fog light lens damaged

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2014 65,240 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2013 56,096 miles

both front disks have small lips inner

Pass 4 Apr 2012 47,454 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

offside rear tyre perished on inner edge of tread

Fail 4 Apr 2012 47,454 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

offside rear tyre perished on inner edge of tread

Pass 16 Apr 2011 37,357 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

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 YWR is a 2008 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YWR, 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 YWR registered?

DY08 YWR is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for DY08 YWR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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