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AE58 AFN

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,213 mi
Last recorded109,213 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 AFN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 109,213 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 100,797 miles

Exhaust bracket snapped but system supported.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Oct 2016 100,797 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust bracket snapped but system supported.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 90,685 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 89,445 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust box

Fail 27 Aug 2014 89,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 13 Sep 2013 80,308 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 80,093 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 80,093 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 76,657 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 54,979 miles

engine cover fitted at time of test

under tray fitted at time of test

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 AFN is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AFN, 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 AFN registered?

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

Is AE58 AFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE58 AFN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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