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AC08 GWU

2008 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,234 mi
Last recorded91,234 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 GWU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 91,234 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 91,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2020 84,682 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 81,638 miles

Both rear tyres tread low.

Fail 22 Feb 2018 81,638 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge at outer sidewall. (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres tread low.

Pass 20 Feb 2017 59,731 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 56,430 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 52,019 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 44,034 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 44,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 35,830 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 27,577 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 27,577 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 GWU is a 2008 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AC08 GWU, 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.

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What year was AC08 GWU registered?

AC08 GWU is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is AC08 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 GWU 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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