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AK58 XYH

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,470 mi
Last recorded114,470 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 XYH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 114,470 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Jan 2020 114,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 106,588 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 102,266 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 97,081 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 91,341 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 88,013 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 87,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s & n/s inner (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low o/s & n/s (1.8)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear n/s & o/s brake disc's scored

engine management light (ON)

tyre pressure light (ON)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 71,872 miles

Front brake discs very corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Signs of coolant leak at back of engine

Slight play in offside steering rack arm

nearside front tyre right on limit with very worn edges

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyre inner treads stepped/ out of shape

Fail 12 Mar 2014 71,764 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Signs of coolant leak at back of engine

Slight play in offside steering rack arm

front brake pads very corroded

nearside front tyre right on limit with very worn edges

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyre inner treads stepped/ out of shape

Pass 5 Sep 2012 57,342 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 57,342 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 43,646 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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AK58 XYH is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AK58 XYH, 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 AK58 XYH registered?

AK58 XYH is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is AK58 XYH safe to buy?

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