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DE08 CUC

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,632 mi
Last recorded140,632 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 140,632 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 136,571 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 128,087 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 128,073 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 115,466 miles

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

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

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 107,687 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 98,934 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 94,160 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 87,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 80,329 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 72,260 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 64,909 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Oct 2014 64,909 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2013 58,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 52,131 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 45,847 miles

OSF HEADLAMP SLIGHT MOVEMENT

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED IN ZONE A MIN PASS

front brakes v/slight bind

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 CUC is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CUC, 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 CUC registered?

DE08 CUC is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is DE08 CUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 CUC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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