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AK58 XYX

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,194 mi
Last recorded157,194 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 XYX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2026 157,194 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion front and rear inner arches

corrosion rear inner sills/chassis

Pass 19 Sep 2024 155,406 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 155,406 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 152,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion on front inner wings

corrosion on rear of main brake pipes borderline

corrosion on rear subframe & suspension arms b/l

heavy corrosion on exhaust

heavy corrosion on rear chassis rails

Fail 3 Jul 2023 152,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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 BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion on both rear suspension arms

corrosion on rear chassis rails

corrosion on rear of both main brake pipes

Pass 4 Jul 2022 144,913 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 132,355 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 118,946 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 105,397 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 90,261 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 75,359 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 70,012 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 62,336 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 54,401 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2012 45,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 39,380 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 39,371 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 XYX is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XYX, 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 XYX registered?

AK58 XYX is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 September 2008.

Is AK58 XYX safe to buy?

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