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CW58 JAY

2008 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

232,996 mi
Last recorded232,996 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW58 JAY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 232,996 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 209,186 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 187,516 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2021 162,344 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 147,247 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 120,075 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2018 109,367 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 109,367 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 100,221 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 84,011 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 75,838 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 64,247 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 64,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2013 48,182 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 42,172 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 34,338 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 34,095 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

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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CW58 JAY is a 2008 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 CW58 JAY, 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 CW58 JAY registered?

CW58 JAY is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 October 2008.

Is CW58 JAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW58 JAY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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