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AF08 OMY

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

189,263 mi
Last recorded189,263 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 OMY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 189,263 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 183,790 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 179,236 miles

Rear Exhaust corrodwed but not blowing

Pass 28 Mar 2023 173,207 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 173,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2022 169,244 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 165,686 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 160,125 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 160,125 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 151,366 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 151,366 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 141,705 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 141,705 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 130,283 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 130,283 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 119,978 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 107,280 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 94,242 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 82,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 69,240 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

could not check all fuel and brake pipes due to cover fitted under body

Pass 21 Mar 2011 59,381 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 59,381 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AF08 OMY is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AF08 OMY, 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 AF08 OMY registered?

AF08 OMY is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is AF08 OMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 OMY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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