MOT Status
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101,480 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
front tyres becoming low on tread and cracking up
front wipers deteriorating
rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped
wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Service Brake Imbalance only just met requirements
front brake discs becoming worn and lipped
front brake pads becoming worn
front tyres becoming low on tread and cracking up
front wipers deteriorating
rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped
wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked
Front and rear tyres starting to crack and perish
Rear tyres wearing uneven
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front and rear tyres starting to crack and perish
Front wiper blades smearing
Rear tyres wearing uneven
Front Brake Imbalance only just met requirements
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
exhaust corroding
front brake discs becoming worn and lipped
rear tyres cracking up
wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top cover split (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake Imbalance only just met requirements
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
exhaust corroding
front brake discs becoming worn and lipped
front tyres scuffed and damaged on outer sidewalls,badly worn on edges,low on tread,perishing and cracking up
offside rear tyre has nail in centre
rear tyres cracking up
wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked
child seat fitted - unable to conduct full inspection of adult seat-belt
front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top cover split (2.4.G.2)
child seat fitted - unable to conduct full inspection of adult seat-belt
front tyres worn on edges
wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked
Centre caps fitted - Retainers not checked
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres worn on edges
nearside rear tyre perished and has split in treads
offside rear tyre starting to perish
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Car has engine and/or floor covers fitted. Unable to see certain testable items.
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EX08 VVR is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 VVR, 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 VVR registered?
EX08 VVR is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2008.
Is EX08 VVR safe to buy?
The MOT history for EX08 VVR shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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