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AA08 FXC

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,048 mi
Last recorded117,048 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 FXC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 117,048 miles

Central exhaust mount tie clipped

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 114,374 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 114,367 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 111,985 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 111,982 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 108,031 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 108,031 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure rear mount bracket broken fouling rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2020 103,945 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 103,936 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 99,531 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s spring holding arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s small tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 99,531 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s spring holding arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s small tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 88,694 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 88,694 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 84,109 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 77,671 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 70,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 60,100 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 51,897 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 43,577 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 43,006 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 42,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AA08 FXC is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AA08 FXC, 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 AA08 FXC registered?

AA08 FXC is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is AA08 FXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 FXC shows 21 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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