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AD58 VRE

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,174 mi
Last recorded136,174 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 VRE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 136,174 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

underside corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2024 136,162 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

underside corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2023 128,583 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 128,583 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 120,023 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2021 113,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear box corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2019 97,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 88,927 miles

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 88,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 80,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 26 Jun 2017 80,770 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2016 75,677 miles

Rear Exhaust Hanger Snapped

Pass 29 Jun 2015 62,237 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 56,040 miles

Nearside front tyre deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Offside front tyre deteriorated

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2014 56,040 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Offside front tyre deteriorated

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 46,977 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 44,499 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 44,499 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 43,882 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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AD58 VRE is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AD58 VRE, 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 AD58 VRE registered?

AD58 VRE is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 October 2008.

Is AD58 VRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD58 VRE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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