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AV58 KGU

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,929 mi
Last recorded181,929 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 KGU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 181,929 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 181,537 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 169,135 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 169,135 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 156,523 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 146,789 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 146,789 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2019 137,516 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 137,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2018 129,449 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 120,739 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 120,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 113,636 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 107,005 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 95,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Dec 2014 95,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 84,304 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 63,820 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 54,961 miles

Front pads worn

Offside rear inner position light not working

Small cut offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2011 54,576 miles

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)

Front pads worn

Offside rear inner position light not working

Small cut offside rear tyre

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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AV58 KGU is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV58 KGU, 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 AV58 KGU registered?

AV58 KGU is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 November 2008.

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