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CA08 XXV

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,848 mi
Last recorded125,848 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 XXV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 125,848 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 125,848 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 124,844 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 121,120 miles

Rear exhaust slightly corroded outer shell

Fail 26 Feb 2021 120,998 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear exhaust slightly corroded outer shell

Pass 11 Nov 2019 114,651 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 114,651 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 106,888 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2018 106,888 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2017 99,923 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 82,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 82,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 59,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre uneven wear

Pass 1 Jul 2015 59,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre uneven wear

Pass 14 Aug 2014 53,974 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 44,991 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 36,701 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2011 27,124 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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CA08 XXV is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA08 XXV, 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 CA08 XXV registered?

CA08 XXV is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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