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AY08 XLO

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,181 mi
Last recorded126,181 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XLO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 126,181 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 123,299 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 111,082 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 111,082 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 108,075 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 108,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 98,288 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 92,507 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 91,395 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 89,001 miles

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

Offside front tyre tread is wearing low on edges

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 89,001 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre tread is wearing low on edges

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 83,830 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 80,065 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 70,233 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Apr 2014 59,641 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 49,195 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 38,485 miles

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

Offside Front 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 26 Apr 2011 27,394 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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AY08 XLO is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY08 XLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY08 XLO registered?

AY08 XLO is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is AY08 XLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY08 XLO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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