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A8 XWK

2017 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,007 mi
Last recorded85,007 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Leon47,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 XWK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 85,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Fail 20 May 2026 85,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2025 77,184 miles

Manufacture engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components.

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 77,184 miles

Manufacture engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components.

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 67,978 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 66,688 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 59,373 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 53,923 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 49,565 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jun 2021 49,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2020 46,605 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 46,604 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front 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 19 May 2020

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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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A8 XWK is a 2017 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2017 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 47,792 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 A8 XWK, 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 9 years old, this Seat Leon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 XWK registered?

A8 XWK is a 2017 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 May 2017.

Is A8 XWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 XWK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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