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AE08 SVY

2008 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,971 mi
Last recorded132,971 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SVY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 132,971 miles

exhaust system - minor leaks

headlamp beam patterns - poor

Pass 3 Jan 2025 125,458 miles

Central exhaust box - holed

Nearside Front Outer cv boot - split

Offside Rear tyre - low tread depth

headlamp beam patterns - poor

Pass 2 Jan 2024 117,560 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 110,518 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 103,966 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Dec 2021 103,964 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2020 99,285 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 91,884 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 85,302 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 20 Apr 2017 81,465 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 19 Apr 2017 81,462 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 13 Jul 2015 69,935 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 59,496 miles

Coolant leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 8 Jul 2013 49,152 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 49,152 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 40,269 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 28,453 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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AE08 SVY is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE08 SVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE08 SVY?

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What year was AE08 SVY registered?

AE08 SVY is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is AE08 SVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 SVY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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