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AE58 AFO

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,011 mi
Last recorded197,011 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 AFO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 197,011 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 197,011 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 161,521 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear nearside/offside cracking around tread of tyre

nearside front cracking around tread of tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2016 157,139 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 157,139 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 148,680 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 135,636 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 127,391 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 114,115 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 100,897 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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AE58 AFO is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AFO, 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 AFO registered?

AE58 AFO is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is AE58 AFO safe to buy?

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