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AC08 GWP

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,836 mi
Last recorded171,836 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 GWP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 171,836 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear o/s n/s all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2018 155,527 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust section showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2017 155,494 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2015 146,477 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 146,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 129,440 miles

EML light is on.

Pass 26 Jan 2013 112,747 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 97,509 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 97,509 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 68,456 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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AC08 GWP is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AC08 GWP, 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 AC08 GWP registered?

AC08 GWP is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is AC08 GWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 GWP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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