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DE08 CUK

2008 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,321 mi
Last recorded95,321 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 CUK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 95,321 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 95,321 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 86,931 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 84,141 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 79,335 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 79,335 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 74,635 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 74,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2019 67,187 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 59,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 50,610 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 50,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 46,181 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 42,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 38,249 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 33,406 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 26,390 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 18,504 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 CUK is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CUK, 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 CUK registered?

DE08 CUK is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 July 2008.

Is DE08 CUK safe to buy?

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