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AY08 XMA

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,087 mi
Last recorded123,087 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XMA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 123,087 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 88,885 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 88,872 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 71,077 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 71,077 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 59,993 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 48,261 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 38,278 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 30,319 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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AY08 XMA is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AY08 XMA, 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

How do I check the history of AY08 XMA?

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What year was AY08 XMA registered?

AY08 XMA is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AY08 XMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY08 XMA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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