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AK58 XYJ

2008 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,329 mi
Last recorded150,329 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 XYJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 150,329 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 150,318 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 143,636 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2021 139,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 132,894 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 125,606 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 125,602 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 117,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 109,448 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 102,567 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 102,567 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 95,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2014 79,906 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 79,906 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 63,439 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 50,434 miles

Could not carry out full investigation of the rear seats/seatbelts due to child seats fitted at time of test

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

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

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 XYJ is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XYJ, 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 XYJ registered?

AK58 XYJ is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is AK58 XYJ safe to buy?

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