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AK58 XYR

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,356 mi
Last recorded96,356 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 XYR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2022 96,356 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2021 93,631 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 90,771 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

rear suspension componets corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2019 87,585 miles

Exhaust back box heavy corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner Condensation inside lamp unit

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2019 87,585 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cords inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust back box heavy corrosion

Exhaust mounting defective Hanger snapping off on centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and very nearly cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Condensation inside lamp unit

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil level low

Rear Suspension components corrosion

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked, winter and saw toothed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 79,966 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 74,023 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 74,022 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70-80% worn on o/s inside pad. Brake dics heavy corrosion on inside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil level low

Pass 14 Sep 2016 66,297 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 60,347 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 57,516 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2013 53,364 miles

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

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

front tyres starting to crack

Pass 12 Sep 2012 48,958 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 43,657 miles

full plastic undertrays fitted

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 XYR is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XYR, 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 XYR registered?

AK58 XYR is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 September 2008.

Is AK58 XYR safe to buy?

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