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AE58 AFZ

2008 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

250,270 mi
Last recorded250,270 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 AFZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 250,270 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 240,560 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 238,098 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 235,417 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 227,449 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 222,268 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 222,268 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 210,099 miles

Under covers Engine covers

Pass 21 Aug 2018 200,822 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 195,316 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 181,914 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 168,286 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 168,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 160,225 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 153,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 132,303 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 AFZ is a 2008 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AFZ, 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 AFZ registered?

AE58 AFZ is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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