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DS08 CSU

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,332 mi
Last recorded128,332 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 CSU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 128,332 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 126,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 MM APPROX (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 MM APPROX (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 SCREWS IN TYRE ()

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 116,834 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 94,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 94,718 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 82,971 miles

Central Exhaust mount broken but secure

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

Rear exhaust outer skin rusted

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 80,535 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 75,194 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 70,437 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 70,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 64,537 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 56,741 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 28,926 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 22,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2012 22,368 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2011 17,166 miles

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

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

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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DS08 CSU is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DS08 CSU, 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 DS08 CSU registered?

DS08 CSU is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is DS08 CSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS08 CSU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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