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AY58 XDD

2008 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

131,946 mi
Last recorded131,946 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 XDD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 131,946 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 129,402 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 125,826 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 120,854 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 116,909 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 110,292 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 105,516 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 97,062 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 85,496 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 77,837 miles

1 of rear exhaust brackets broken loose

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2015 70,889 miles

1 of mid exhaust brackets broken loose.

exhaust back box corroded.

front brake discs worn and corroded.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 63,875 miles

rear exhaust coroded

slight damage n/s rear tyre sidewall

Pass 13 Sep 2013 58,387 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 46,371 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 46,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 10 Sep 2011 35,573 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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AY58 XDD is a 2008 Seat Leon in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AY58 XDD, 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 AY58 XDD registered?

AY58 XDD is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 September 2008.

Is AY58 XDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY58 XDD shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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