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AD57 TOA

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,073 mi
Last recorded146,073 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 TOA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 146,073 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 138,379 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 130,671 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both starting to perish (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2019 122,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2019 122,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 116,028 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 116,028 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 108,498 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 May 2017 108,498 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2016 100,356 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2016 100,208 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 92,006 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 81,959 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 69,869 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyre sizes different

Fail 28 Jan 2013 69,869 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyre sizes different

Pass 25 Jan 2012 54,313 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads worn low

Pass 31 Jan 2011 39,809 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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AD57 TOA is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TOA, 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 TOA registered?

AD57 TOA is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is AD57 TOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 TOA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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