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CY08 FKF

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,111 mi
Last recorded178,111 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 FKF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 178,111 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 178,110 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 172,955 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2022 160,906 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2020 154,657 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers underside

Fail 27 Nov 2020 154,657 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers underside

Pass 9 Dec 2019 142,025 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot small cut

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers underside obscuring view

headlights poor beam pattern

Pass 11 Dec 2018 125,806 miles

both headlights poor beam pattern

covers underside

n/s/r and both front tyres getting low around 2mm

rear brake discs rusty and poor cond

Pass 13 Dec 2017 118,903 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2017 118,610 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2016 110,234 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2016 110,230 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2015 101,760 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 101,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 94,149 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2014 94,149 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2013 82,907 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2013 77,037 miles

both rear tyre treads poor on outter edges

front and rear brake discs corroded on brake faces

Pass 5 Mar 2012 69,721 miles

front brake discs pitted and lipped

rear brake discs pitted and lipped

small lump too nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 9 May 2011 58,878 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 FKF is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FKF, 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 FKF registered?

CY08 FKF is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is CY08 FKF safe to buy?

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