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AE58 ADX

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,765 mi
Last recorded161,765 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 ADX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 161,765 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 153,364 miles

both front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2019 147,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyre 3mm- low pressure- surface splitting on inner sidewalls

offside rear tyre 3mm- nail

uneven wear on both rear tyres

Pass 9 Nov 2018 143,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2017 136,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2016 130,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 122,629 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 122,629 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 118,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 112,633 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 106,252 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 105,881 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 105,881 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 82,476 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 82,476 miles

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

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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AE58 ADX is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE58 ADX, 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 AE58 ADX registered?

AE58 ADX is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is AE58 ADX safe to buy?

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