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EA08 EKZ

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,871 mi
Last recorded137,871 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 EKZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 137,871 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 130,529 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 130,529 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 125,240 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 120,286 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 107,551 miles

Offside Rear has a sharp edge likely to cause injury

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 107,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear has a sharp edge likely to cause injury

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 96,078 miles

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

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)

o/s/r tyre distorted in tread area

Fail 16 Apr 2018 96,078 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre distorted in tread area

Pass 28 Apr 2017 85,199 miles

cracks starting on NSR inner tyre wall

Fail 22 Apr 2017 85,196 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc NS (2.5.C.1a)

cracks starting on NSR inner tyre wall

Pass 31 Mar 2016 73,913 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 63,494 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 63,487 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 55,420 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 55,420 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake discs are worn and slightly corroded

Rear brake discs are worn and slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 46,433 miles

Engine coolant level low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 39,285 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 31,696 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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EA08 EKZ is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EA08 EKZ, 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 EA08 EKZ registered?

EA08 EKZ is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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