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EX08 VVR

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

101,480 mi
Last recorded101,480 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 VVR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 101,480 miles

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))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 101,480 miles

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))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 99,156 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 92,786 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 85,306 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 78,197 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Aug 2021 78,197 miles

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 ()

Pass 18 Feb 2020 77,523 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 77,521 miles

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))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 65,808 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 65,807 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 59,413 miles

Front and rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 21 Feb 2018 59,413 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 54,179 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 54,178 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 47,355 miles

child seat fitted - unable to conduct full inspection of adult seat-belt

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 16 Feb 2016 47,354 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 41,716 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 34,913 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 28,429 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2012 22,545 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Feb 2012 22,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2011 16,953 miles

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.

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 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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