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CV08 KMU

2008 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,762 mi
Last recorded145,762 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 KMU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 145,762 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 137,931 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 132,775 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 132,775 miles

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

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

tmps light on

Pass 11 Feb 2019 121,729 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 116,285 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 93,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cuts on inner wall but not deep enough to reach cord

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

Offside Rear Tyre has slight cuts on inner wall but not deep enough to reach cord

Rear high level stop lamp not working

engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring view of some under body components

Fail 14 Mar 2017 93,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Rear Tyre has slight cuts on inner wall but not deep enough to reach cord

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

Offside Rear Tyre has slight cuts on inner wall but not deep enough to reach cord

Rear high level stop lamp not working

engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring view of some under body components

Fail 11 Mar 2017 93,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

hi level brake lamp not working

Pass 12 Feb 2016 72,126 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 62,175 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 50,621 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 39,686 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 32,869 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2011 24,577 miles

Bonnet release handle broken.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Mar 2011 24,577 miles

Bonnet release handle broken.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CV08 KMU is a 2008 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV08 KMU, 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 KMU registered?

CV08 KMU is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is CV08 KMU safe to buy?

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