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SEAT Leon

White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,396 cc

LP08 DFEMOT history

LP08 DFE is a white petrol SEAT Leon first used on 25 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 159,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

LP08 DFE white SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
159,551 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 DFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 DFE was last recorded at 159,551 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 1,459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,092 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,459 miles
Average per year
8,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,551 miles
  • 2025 – 158,092 miles
  • 2024 – 157,142 miles
  • 2023 – 155,279 miles
  • 2022 – 150,944 miles
  • 2021 – 147,118 miles
  • 2020 – 143,656 miles
  • 2019 – 131,765 miles
  • 2018 – 125,077 miles
  • 2017 – 118,678 miles
  • 2016 – 109,816 miles
  • 2015 – 93,597 miles
  • 2014 – 80,745 miles
  • 2013 – 65,910 miles
  • 2012 – 46,656 miles
  • 2011 – 32,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,551 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Damage to door, wing and sill
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor5 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Near side sill to floor damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,551 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    159,551 miles
    Test number
    668714728205
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Damage to door, wing and sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking

  2. Fail159,549 miles (+1,457)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,549 miles
    Test number
    512015263133
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level below minimum. Topped up prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Damage to door, wing and sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking

  3. Pass158,092 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    158,092 miles
    Test number
    796356774837
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail158,092 miles (+950)2 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,092 miles
    Test number
    140680089646
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass157,142 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    157,142 miles
    Test number
    555707172814
    • MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail157,142 miles (+1,863)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,142 miles
    Test number
    269875964879
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass155,279 miles (+4,335)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    155,279 miles
    Test number
    735646491948
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass150,944 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    150,944 miles
    Test number
    781133125872
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail150,944 miles (+3,826)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,944 miles
    Test number
    896778056280
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass147,118 miles (+11)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    147,118 miles
    Test number
    395195889979
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side sill to floor damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail147,107 miles (+3,451)1 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,107 miles
    Test number
    392009139914
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side sill to floor damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass143,656 miles (+11,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    143,656 miles
    Test number
    446714541842
    • AdvisoryNearside sill to floor damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass131,765 miles (+6,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    131,765 miles
    Test number
    545499795593
    • AdvisoryNearside sill to floor damaged

  14. Pass125,077 miles (+6,399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    125,077 miles
    Test number
    238875221600
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass118,678 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    118,678 miles
    Test number
    496083644152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail118,666 miles (+8,850)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,666 miles
    Test number
    751902683168
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  17. Pass109,816 miles (+16,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    109,816 miles
    Test number
    586623078711
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass93,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    93,597 miles
    Test number
    499967475103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail93,597 miles (+12,852)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,597 miles
    Test number
    968696475118
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  20. Pass80,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    80,745 miles
    Test number
    169226374116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail80,745 miles (+14,835)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,745 miles
    Test number
    277846774149
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  22. Fail65,910 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,910 miles
    Test number
    117315873174
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass65,910 miles (+19,254)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    65,910 miles
    Test number
    958115373103
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass46,656 miles (+14,220)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    46,656 miles
    Test number
    488533852149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,436 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    32,436 miles
    Test number
    297837751131
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail32,436 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,436 miles
    Test number
    746157151151
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LP08 DFE

Does LP08 DFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 DFE is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 DFE?
The MOT on LP08 DFE is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 DFE done?
LP08 DFE was recorded at 159,551 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 8,460 miles a year.
Has LP08 DFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 DFE has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 DFE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LP08 DFE find?
LP08 DFE passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear lower rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; nearside damage to door, wing and sill; offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking.

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