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AK58 XYB

2008 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,901 mi
Last recorded69,901 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 XYB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 69,901 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear shock damp

rear discs corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2024 69,329 miles

exhaust corroded

rear discs corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2023 68,281 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 67,060 miles

Both headlights deteriorated & beam patterns poor,

Wipers poor.

Pass 20 Sep 2021 66,440 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 66,168 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 64,891 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 62,004 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 59,438 miles

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2016 56,911 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 54,076 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 54,051 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 49,923 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 45,717 miles

both rear tyres out of shape on inside edge

Fail 27 Aug 2013 45,717 miles

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape on inside edge

Pass 30 Aug 2012 37,586 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 26,783 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 26,783 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

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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AK58 XYB is a 2008 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK58 XYB, 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 AK58 XYB registered?

AK58 XYB is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is AK58 XYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK58 XYB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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