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DE08 CTF

2008 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,263 mi
Last recorded180,263 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 CTF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 180,263 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf osr tyres near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2026 180,263 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf osr tyres near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2025 155,880 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body has general corrosion

Pass 11 May 2024 142,105 miles

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

General corrosion on under-body, sub-frame and suspension components

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2024 142,105 miles

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

General corrosion on under-body, sub-frame and suspension components

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 136,561 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 130,982 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 128,081 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Mar 2021 128,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jul 2019 116,571 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2018 103,979 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 103,979 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 93,080 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 80,614 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 80,610 miles

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread area of offside front 205-55-16v (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front worn on inner tread area (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 70,264 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 55,398 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 37,968 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 37,953 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 31,058 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 25,402 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 CTF is a 2008 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE08 CTF, 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 CTF registered?

DE08 CTF is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is DE08 CTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 CTF shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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