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AJ57 SXV

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

113,702 mi
Last recorded113,702 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 SXV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 113,702 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 108,025 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 98,099 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 97,972 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 85,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pad getting low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pad getting low (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate slightly damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 74,054 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 59,168 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 41,713 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 34,998 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Dec 2010 26,403 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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AJ57 SXV is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AJ57 SXV, 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 AJ57 SXV registered?

AJ57 SXV is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is AJ57 SXV safe to buy?

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