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AM08 YEX

2008 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,926 mi
Last recorded97,926 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 YEX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 97,926 miles

slight blow on rear exhaust box

Pass 3 Jan 2023 93,111 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 88,496 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 84,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread scalloped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 81,609 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge, perishing and damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge, perishing and damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 78,405 miles

Coolant level on minimum

Engine vacum leak under bonnet, source not traceable on MOT

N/s dip beam pattern is poor

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Linkage attachement point damaged with grinder but not excessively (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Non obligatory interior mirror missing

O/s/r tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

N/s/f tyre is badly worn on inner edge, almost exposing cord

O/s/f tyre is badly worn on inner edge, almost exposing cord

Fail 23 Oct 2018 78,381 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Oct 2017 75,729 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 75,719 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 72,472 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 72,416 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT ON INNER & OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 67,781 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 67,781 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 64,681 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2014 64,681 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2013 61,626 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 61,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 58,383 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 58,383 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 48,790 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 48,790 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YEX is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YEX, 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 YEX registered?

AM08 YEX is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is AM08 YEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 YEX shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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