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CY08 FKD

2008 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,512 mi
Last recorded200,512 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 FKD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 200,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

some front suspension bolts are damaged or cross thread, supporting front subframe.

Fail 25 Feb 2020 200,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rubber mounts were split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

some front suspension bolts are damaged or cross thread, supporting front subframe.

Pass 12 Feb 2019 189,165 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2019 189,165 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2018 172,855 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 168,830 miles

EML on

Fail 13 Mar 2017 168,830 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

EML on

Pass 31 Mar 2016 156,540 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip damage (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust clap corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2016 156,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip damage (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust clap corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2015 140,471 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 140,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 124,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 106,372 miles

O/s/f tyre low on tread

Pass 16 Feb 2012 82,628 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 57,555 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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CY08 FKD is a 2008 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CY08 FKD, 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 CY08 FKD registered?

CY08 FKD is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is CY08 FKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY08 FKD shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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