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DE08 CTK

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,920 mi
Last recorded70,920 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 CTK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 70,920 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 110,890 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 110,796 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 105,743 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 89,875 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 78,643 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 78,611 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 47,109 miles

Advise clutch judder when clutch is operated

Advise oil leak from engine.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2013 41,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear coil springs slightly corroded

rear exhaust/exhaust mountings slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 36,024 miles

Exhaust system deteriating/ backbox corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres perished and stepped on inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2011 29,746 miles

front + rear pads low

rear tyres feathering on inner edges

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 CTK is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CTK, 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 CTK registered?

DE08 CTK is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is DE08 CTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 CTK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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