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CV08 KMF

2008 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,974 mi
Last recorded130,974 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 KMF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 130,974 miles

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 123,936 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides front and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 19 Aug 2020 111,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in plastic signs of corrosion under plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 111,464 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in plastic signs of corrosion under plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 106,354 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2019 106,183 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 100,005 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 92,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 85,103 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 77,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 69,920 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 58,540 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 46,322 miles

Front brake disks corroded on inner surface.

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 46,322 miles

Front brake disks corroded on inner surface.

Pass 30 Jul 2011 36,554 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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CV08 KMF is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CV08 KMF, 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 CV08 KMF registered?

CV08 KMF is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is CV08 KMF safe to buy?

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