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EX08 VVE

2008 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

123,749 mi
Last recorded123,749 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 VVE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 123,749 miles

both front tyres getting low on edges

n/s rear tyre getting low and mishaping on inner tread

slight lip front brake discs also corrosion inner faces

slight play and drop link n/s rear drop link

Fail 22 Jul 2019 123,749 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres getting low on edges

n/s rear tyre getting low and mishaping on inner tread

o/s rear coil spring very rusty

slight lip front brake discs also corrosion inner faces

slight play and drop link n/s rear drop link

Pass 17 Jul 2018 111,861 miles

front brake discs lipped quite badly

light scoring rear brake discs

n/s o/s rear lower suspension arms inner bushes deteriorating and splitting

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2018 111,851 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front brake discs lipped quite badly

light scoring rear brake discs

n/s o/s rear lower suspension arms inner bushes deteriorating and splitting

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2017 95,124 miles

slight lip front brake discs

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2017 95,124 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s front tyre getting close to legal limit and low on inner edge

o/s front tyre deteriorating , splitting and on legal limit

slight lip front brake discs

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2016 82,341 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 82,341 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 76,436 miles

screen chipped

Fail 23 Jul 2014 67,622 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 67,622 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 57,777 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 48,317 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 48,317 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 37,367 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 37,367 miles

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

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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EX08 VVE is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EX08 VVE, 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 EX08 VVE registered?

EX08 VVE is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is EX08 VVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 VVE shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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