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AD58 VRK

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

214,770 mi
Last recorded214,770 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 VRK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 214,770 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged Rear view mirror missing ()

Nearside Rear Inner light unit damaged but not affecting light output or colour.

Fail 10 Oct 2022 214,769 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged Rear view mirror missing ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc showing signs of overheating.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also appear to be brittle due to overheating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner light unit damaged but not affecting light output or colour.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 206,083 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Fail 2 Oct 2021 206,082 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 1 Oct 2020 200,195 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Fail 23 Sep 2020 200,190 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 18 Dec 2019 184,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear under body corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Dec 2019 184,548 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge bold (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge bold (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear under body corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Dec 2018 168,850 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 168,847 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 158,525 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 149,455 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine management light illuminated

Fail 6 Oct 2016 149,499 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge recommend replacement

engine management light illuminated

Pass 25 Sep 2015 142,205 miles

Rear tyres getting low on inside edges

Fail 25 Sep 2015 142,205 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear tyres getting low on inside edges

Pass 29 Sep 2014 135,889 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 128,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust bracket snapped

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Oct 2013 128,759 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust bracket snapped

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2012 111,163 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 111,163 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 81,027 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 VRK 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 AD58 VRK, 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 VRK registered?

AD58 VRK is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 November 2008.

Is AD58 VRK safe to buy?

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