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DE08 CPU

2008 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

142,592 mi
Last recorded142,592 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 CPU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 142,592 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 131,054 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 117,082 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 117,082 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 102,867 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 96,108 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 90,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 86,893 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 86,893 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2018 79,237 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 78,360 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 70,328 miles

engine & under covers fitted obscuring the inspection of some components

Pass 14 May 2016 65,168 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 22 May 2015 57,602 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 57,602 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 54,180 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 49,672 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 42,469 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 31,922 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 CPU is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CPU, 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 DE08 CPU registered?

DE08 CPU is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is DE08 CPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 CPU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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