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EX08 VVF

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

177,214 mi
Last recorded177,214 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 VVF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 177,214 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear tyres scrubbing on inner tread

dual mass flywheel noisy

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

front brake discs and pads getting worn

Fail 6 Oct 2023 177,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear tyres scrubbing on inner tread

dual mass flywheel noisy

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

front brake discs and pads getting worn

nearside front tyre scrubbed on inner and outer treads 205/55r16

Pass 3 Oct 2022 169,696 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 158,750 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 148,962 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 133,848 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 133,715 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick osf and nsf (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 127,868 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 116,619 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 95,442 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 74,858 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 54,427 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,256 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 40,311 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 27,906 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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EX08 VVF is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EX08 VVF, 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 VVF registered?

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

Is EX08 VVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 VVF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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