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CX08 XCH

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

75,635 mi
Last recorded75,635 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 XCH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 75,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 72,735 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 69,767 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 68,010 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 64,208 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 61,415 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 58,190 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 53,137 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 47,906 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 42,994 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 37,469 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 37,469 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 32,748 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 27,835 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 22,858 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 18,323 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 15,960 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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CX08 XCH is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 CX08 XCH, 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 CX08 XCH registered?

CX08 XCH is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is CX08 XCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX08 XCH shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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