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CP08 AAV

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,563 mi
Last recorded143,563 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 AAV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 143,563 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

front bumper slightly damaged but secure

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 9 Jun 2025 143,559 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

front bumper slightly damaged but secure

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 10 May 2024 135,352 miles

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded os and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front bumper damaged

surface corrosion various areas and components under vehicle

Fail 8 May 2024 135,350 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking possible washer between caliper and pipe???? (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded os and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front bumper damaged

surface corrosion various areas and components under vehicle

Pass 26 Apr 2023 126,663 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Small crack (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 126,663 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Small crack (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 116,027 miles

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

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

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

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

TPMS light on dash

Pass 12 Oct 2020 111,983 miles

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

tpms light on dash

Pass 11 Apr 2019 99,943 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 99,943 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 93,940 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 93,938 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 89,647 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 84,257 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 79,322 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 79,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2014 73,057 miles

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

exhaust clamp corroed

Pass 24 May 2013 66,830 miles

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

small brake bind osrosr bearing unable to assess

Fail 24 May 2013 66,830 miles

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

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

small brake bind osrosr bearing unable to assess

Fail 4 May 2012 52,405 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 52,405 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 38,448 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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CP08 AAV is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CP08 AAV, 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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CP08 AAV is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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