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BD08 CXG

2008 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

245,422 mi
Last recorded245,422 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 CXG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 245,422 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Outter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 233,560 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 216,458 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 205,449 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2022 195,468 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 186,997 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 186,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 175,030 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 175,030 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 153,861 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 136,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low.

Nearside Rear Tyre just above the limit.

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc's worn and corroded.

Under trays fitted.

coil spring corroded Both rear. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 136,758 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low.

Nearside Rear Tyre just above the limit.

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc's worn and corroded.

Under trays fitted.

coil spring corroded Both rear. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 118,013 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 118,012 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 101,616 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2015 101,607 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)

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2014 84,611 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 72,655 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 72,655 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 59,942 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 59,941 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 43,078 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 28 May 2011 43,078 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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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BD08 CXG is a 2008 Seat Leon in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BD08 CXG, 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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BD08 CXG is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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