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EY08 DHM

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,787 mi
Last recorded118,787 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 DHM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 118,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 118,781 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 109,193 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 101,262 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 95,783 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 88,194 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 88,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2018 78,959 miles

Both fronts headlights deteriorated

Fail 13 Jun 2018 78,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both fronts headlights deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2017 69,324 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 57,590 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 48,375 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 43,441 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer delaminating

Pass 21 Jun 2013 35,874 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 29,169 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 22,253 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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EY08 DHM is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EY08 DHM, 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 EY08 DHM registered?

EY08 DHM is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is EY08 DHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 DHM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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