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AE58 AFF

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,015 mi
Last recorded154,015 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 AFF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 154,015 miles

left front bumper/ inttercooler damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2016 154,014 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

left front bumper/ inttercooler damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2015 146,843 miles

Advise rear exhaust bracket brocken

Fail 12 Oct 2015 146,843 miles

Advise rear exhaust bracket brocken

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 137,787 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 128,785 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 135,997 miles

corrosion to silencer outer skin

visible wear to both front brake discs

Pass 30 Aug 2011 102,746 miles

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

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 AFF is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE58 AFF, 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

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What year was AE58 AFF registered?

AE58 AFF is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is AE58 AFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE58 AFF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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