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CU08 LDK

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

168,117 mi
Last recorded168,117 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 LDK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 168,117 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 168,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2024 166,810 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 163,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 151,805 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 151,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 143,741 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 134,909 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 24 Dec 2020 134,909 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2019 121,449 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 108,197 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 94,992 miles

front brake judder

front discs worn

Pass 26 May 2016 86,944 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 84,065 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust thinning,

front and rear brake discs some scruffiness

n/s/f child seat fitted, not allowing full access to seat belt,

n/s/r tyre tread has some heel and toe tread wear,

under vehicle and engine bay covers fitted obscuring some testable items,

Fail 15 Mar 2016 84,065 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust thinning,

front and rear brake discs some scruffiness

n/s/r tyre tread has some heel and toe tread wear,

under vehicle and engine bay covers fitted obscuring some testable items,

Pass 6 Mar 2015 59,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 59,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 46,526 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 37,327 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 28,961 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 19,439 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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CU08 LDK is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CU08 LDK, 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 CU08 LDK registered?

CU08 LDK is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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