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DE08 CMF

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

155,819 mi
Last recorded155,819 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 CMF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 155,819 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 155,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 151,798 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 149,802 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective bothsides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 146,643 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 136,865 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective bothside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 115,355 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 101,866 miles

Corrosion on back box

Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 22 May 2018 94,979 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 88,003 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 80,630 miles

Handbrake lever on o/s rear brake caliper not against stop

Oil leak on rear of engine

Pass 19 May 2015 74,011 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s rear seat.

Corrosion on front brake disc inner face.

Corrosion on rear exhaust box.

Front inner disc pads low?

Pass 20 May 2014 66,225 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s rear seat.

Corrosion on rear exhuast box.

Front tyres o/s & n/s wearing on edges.

Rear tyres o/s & n/s wearing on inner edges.

Pass 10 May 2013 55,057 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 55,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 45,626 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 36,547 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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DE08 CMF is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DE08 CMF, 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 DE08 CMF registered?

DE08 CMF is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is DE08 CMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 CMF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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