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AE08 ZEV

2008 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

186,279 mi
Last recorded186,279 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 ZEV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 186,279 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 183,949 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 172,180 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 155,021 miles

Nearside Front inner arm has slight play

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 144,867 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 144,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 131,549 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 113,420 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 106,796 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 97,208 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2012 84,099 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 640,561 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

diesel emissions test carried & was ok but not detectable on.

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 ZEV is a 2008 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZEV, 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 AE08 ZEV registered?

AE08 ZEV is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AE08 ZEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 ZEV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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