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AY08 XMD

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,812 mi
Last recorded130,812 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XMD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 130,812 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 127,094 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

o/s/f wing/body slight damage

Pass 11 Jan 2018 116,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 100,552 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 94,811 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 89,544 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 84,463 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 70,799 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 52,269 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 3 Feb 2011 37,749 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 37,658 miles

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

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)

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 XMD is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XMD, 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 AY08 XMD registered?

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

Is AY08 XMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY08 XMD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY08 XMD have outstanding finance?

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