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AM08 YEL

2008 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

153,219 mi
Last recorded153,219 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 153,219 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 148,445 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 148,445 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 144,542 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive MULTIPLE SMALL LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

SILLS AND ARCHES HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION

Fail 12 Jun 2023 144,537 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive MULTIPLE SMALL LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

SILLS AND ARCHES HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION

Fail 7 Dec 2022 144,276 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oil leak

rear heat shield corroded and insecure

rear subframe and suspension components has surface corrosion

tyre pressure light on

Pass 4 Mar 2021 131,948 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 131,947 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 124,172 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 124,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 119,944 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 119,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 104,866 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 104,866 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 87,402 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 72,121 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 59,750 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 53,852 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 44,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre outer wall has a few cuts but no cords showing

Fail 28 Mar 2013 44,611 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre outer wall has a few cuts but no cords showing

Pass 29 Mar 2012 33,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre small cuts in outer sidewall

Fail 29 Mar 2012 33,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre small cuts in outer sidewall

Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,344 miles

slight bulge in nearside front tyre outer wall

slight cuts in nearside rear tyre outer wall

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 YEL is a 2008 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YEL, 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 AM08 YEL registered?

AM08 YEL is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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