2008 SEAT Leon 2.0L Diesel · SL08 OOB
2008 SEAT Leon (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 166,292 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,292 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SL08 OOB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 166,292 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SL08 OOB Mileage History
- 03/04/2024134,531 mi
- 08/04/2024134,621 mi+90 mi
- 09/05/2025156,757 mi+22,136 mi
- 09/05/2025156,757 mi
- 13/05/2026166,292 mi+9,535 mi
Average of roughly 15,068 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL08 OOB 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 (SL08 OOB) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced lens tinted (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced lens tinted (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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