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AD57 UHU

2008 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,292 mi
Last recorded132,292 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 UHU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 132,292 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 132,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 106,751 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 103,520 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 103,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 99,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 87,095 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 87,090 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine Visable sign of welding to DPF (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 99,418 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 97,930 miles

o/s/r slight distortion

Pass 18 Feb 2014 87,160 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 74,389 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 59,524 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 59,524 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 43,581 miles

small chip on windscreen

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 UHU is a 2008 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UHU, 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 UHU registered?

AD57 UHU is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 February 2008.

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