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BD08 CWZ

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,193 mi
Last recorded84,193 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 CWZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 84,193 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 81,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 78,980 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 77,948 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 75,072 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 71,792 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 71,792 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 65,451 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 56,242 miles

both rear tyres uneven wear inner edges cause road noise

Pass 23 May 2017 50,398 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres uneven wear inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2016 44,789 miles

both rear tyres uneven wear inner edges

nearside front tyre getting close to limit

Fail 25 Mar 2015 37,975 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 37,975 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 32,227 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 20,982 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 13,558 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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BD08 CWZ is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BD08 CWZ, 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

How do I check the history of BD08 CWZ?

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What year was BD08 CWZ registered?

BD08 CWZ is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is BD08 CWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 CWZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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