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AA08 FXW

2008 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,042 mi
Last recorded117,042 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 FXW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 117,042 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 111,603 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 111,603 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (8.2.2)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 103,948 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 96,795 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear tyre hase abnormal wear

Pass 19 Mar 2015 90,259 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 82,472 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 74,300 miles

offside rear tyre abnormal wear

Pass 14 Mar 2012 65,175 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 51,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2011 51,682 miles

o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

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 FXW is a 2008 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AA08 FXW, 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

How do I check the history of AA08 FXW?

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What year was AA08 FXW registered?

AA08 FXW is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is AA08 FXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 FXW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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