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AD58 VRF

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,319 mi
Last recorded139,319 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 VRF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 139,319 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 139,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 130,925 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 118,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Dec 2018 118,632 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 106,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer cv gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 94,558 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 94,557 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 77,885 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 77,885 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 57,968 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 57,968 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 44,130 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 44,130 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 33,824 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 28,026 miles

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

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 VRF is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VRF, 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 VRF registered?

AD58 VRF is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 October 2008.

Is AD58 VRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD58 VRF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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