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CE08 JYL

2008 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,748 mi
Last recorded142,748 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 JYL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 142,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

backbox corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2019 140,822 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 127,986 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front tyre has damage on outer sidewall but not to cords

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust backbox corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2018 127,941 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre has damage on outer sidewall but not to cords

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust backbox corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2017 118,029 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seats fitted to rear seat belts ()

corrosion on exhaust back box

handbrake travel

slight play in o/s/r up right anti roll bar link

smoke emission

uneven wear on both rear tyres and only just legal 1.6mm inner edges

Pass 14 Nov 2016 110,425 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 101,866 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 101,866 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 87,727 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 87,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 73,730 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 73,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both headlights have condensation

Pass 30 Jan 2013 64,703 miles

both front tyre damaged on outter sidewalls

both front tyres cracked on inner sidewalls

Fail 30 Jan 2013 64,703 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyre damaged on outter sidewalls

both front tyres cracked on inner sidewalls

Pass 23 Mar 2012 49,517 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 49,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

poor pattern to o/s headlamp on dip

Pass 12 Mar 2011 31,660 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 31,660 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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CE08 JYL is a 2008 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CE08 JYL, 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 CE08 JYL registered?

CE08 JYL is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is CE08 JYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 JYL shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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