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AD57 ELU

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

204,853 mi
Last recorded204,853 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 ELU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 204,853 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2020 189,165 miles

both front tyres wearing low

ridges and lip to front discs

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 8 Jun 2020 189,110 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

both front tyres wearing low

ridges and lip to front discs

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 15 Jun 2019 176,574 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

O/S front outer C.V gaiter leaking

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 15 Jun 2019 176,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

O/S front outer C.V gaiter leaking

TPMS Light staying on

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 11 Jun 2018 164,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

vibration/noise when engine running possibly related to dual mass flywheel

Fail 11 Jun 2018 164,138 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall - 205 55 16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

vibration/noise when engine running possibly related to dual mass flywheel

Pass 30 May 2017 151,608 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

front discs worn and lipped

nail in nearside rear tyre

noisey clutch/ flywheel

Fail 30 May 2017 151,608 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

front discs worn and lipped

nail in nearside rear tyre

noisey clutch/ flywheel

Pass 16 Jun 2016 114,182 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm on both edges of tyre

both rear tyres badly perished and stepping on inside edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front brake pads low

Fail 10 Jun 2016 144,131 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre 3mm on both edges of tyre

both rear tyres badly perished and stepping on inside edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front brake pads low

Pass 2 Jun 2015 138,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to perish and split

tpms light on

Fail 2 Jun 2015 138,513 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to perish and split

tpms light on

Pass 3 Jun 2014 133,110 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 May 2013 124,756 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 119,347 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 119,347 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2011 114,466 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 114,462 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 114,193 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near & offside rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 5 Jan 2011 114,193 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near & offside rear tyres wearing inner edges

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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AD57 ELU is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AD57 ELU, 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 AD57 ELU registered?

AD57 ELU is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 January 2008.

Is AD57 ELU safe to buy?

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