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AP08 FXR

2008 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,459 mi
Last recorded91,459 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 FXR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 91,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 87,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 85,599 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 81,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 74,858 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

suspect fuel leak near inlet manifold

Fail 29 Aug 2018 74,858 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

suspect fuel leak near inlet manifold

Pass 30 Aug 2017 67,804 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 56,775 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 45,656 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 39,340 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside wiper

Fail 21 Aug 2014 39,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside wiper

Pass 31 Aug 2013 33,596 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 33,293 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 23,555 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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AP08 FXR is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AP08 FXR, 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 AP08 FXR registered?

AP08 FXR is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is AP08 FXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 FXR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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