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AV58 OPY

2008 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,175 mi
Last recorded97,175 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 OPY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 97,175 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 97,161 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification coming off spring mounting table (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 91,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear under body corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2021 89,051 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 79,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 73,962 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 73,962 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working times 2 (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 68,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracks in sidewall

Fail 7 Feb 2018 68,875 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracks in sidewall

Pass 31 Jan 2017 64,533 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 58,901 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 58,901 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s slow action (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 51,877 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2015 51,877 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 45,992 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Feb 2013 39,318 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 39,318 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 31,804 miles

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 OPY is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OPY, 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 OPY registered?

AV58 OPY is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 December 2008.

Is AV58 OPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV58 OPY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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