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AM08 GZD

2008 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

182,001 mi
Last recorded182,001 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 GZD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 182,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 160,229 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2019 153,741 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 149,729 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 149,728 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2017 144,238 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 144,238 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 138,593 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 132,862 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 132,862 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 125,497 miles

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

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 125,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 119,333 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 110,654 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 110,654 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 99,543 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn and rusty

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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AM08 GZD is a 2008 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AM08 GZD, 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 AM08 GZD registered?

AM08 GZD is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is AM08 GZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 GZD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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