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AJ57 SVU

2008 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,065 mi
Last recorded150,065 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 SVU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 150,065 miles

Offside Rear Tyre inner sidewall has cracks but not deep enough to reach ply or cord (s)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 149,021 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 138,809 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 127,020 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 126,745 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 14 Jan 2013 113,864 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 104,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 104,950 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 98,438 miles

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

front brake disc slightly worn

rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 18 Jan 2011 98,438 miles

rear brake disc slightly worn

front brake disc slightly worn

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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AJ57 SVU is a 2008 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ57 SVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ57 SVU registered?

AJ57 SVU is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is AJ57 SVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ57 SVU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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