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CW08 NJW

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,595 mi
Last recorded148,595 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW08 NJW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 148,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 137,906 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 125,102 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 120,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 120,027 miles

Front Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 112,313 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 104,739 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 104,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 97,494 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 83,615 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 70,850 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 70,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 55,248 miles

no smoke reading given

Pass 16 Jun 2014 43,211 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 31,826 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 31,826 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,273 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 30,273 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 25,048 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2011 18,917 miles

both rear tyres wearing on uneven on inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2011 18,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on uneven on inner edge

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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CW08 NJW is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CW08 NJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CW08 NJW registered?

CW08 NJW is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is CW08 NJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW08 NJW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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