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AB58 LJB

2008 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,329 mi
Last recorded78,329 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB58 LJB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2025 78,329 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2024 74,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2023 72,781 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 68,460 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2021 65,629 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 62,291 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 59,555 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 59,553 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 57,917 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 52,832 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 47,718 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 43,626 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 42,737 miles

under tray fitted obscuring components

Pass 25 Nov 2014 38,857 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 32,126 miles

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm and wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2012 28,089 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 22,582 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 22,582 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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AB58 LJB 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 88.9%.

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 AB58 LJB, 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 AB58 LJB registered?

AB58 LJB is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 December 2008.

Is AB58 LJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB58 LJB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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