2008 SEAT Leon 2.0L Diesel · DA57 GPU
2008 SEAT Leon (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 183,607 miles. MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,607 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA57 GPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2025
- 183,607 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA57 GPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Seat Leon (DA57 GPU) between February 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge in inner sidewall. (5.2.”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DA57 GPU Mileage History
- 11/02/2022150,489 mi
- 05/04/2023163,896 mi+13,407 mi
- 16/04/2024176,759 mi+12,863 mi
- 02/04/2025183,160 mi+6,401 mi
- 16/04/2025183,607 mi+447 mi
Average of roughly 10,426 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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