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EX58 VGZ

2008 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,454 mi
Last recorded101,454 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 VGZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 101,454 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 101,454 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))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Pass 12 Sep 2021 86,377 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Sep 2020 81,691 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 79,373 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 72,955 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 72,955 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 67,066 miles

o/s/f outer cv boot deteriorating

Pass 22 Sep 2016 60,888 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2015 54,152 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage on n/s/r door

oil fluid contamination at lower gearbox area

oil/fluid contamination at clutch hydraulic component [pipe]

under trays fitted obscuring certain testable items

Fail 20 Sep 2015 54,152 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage on n/s/r door

oil fluid contamination at lower gearbox area

oil/fluid contamination at clutch hydraulic component [pipe]

under trays fitted obscuring certain testable items

Pass 20 Sep 2014 47,015 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 39,816 miles

Both front tyres perishing between tread / n/s/f scuffed on side wall

O/S/R Tyre has cut close to cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 31,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre has a screw in inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

rear tyres starting to crack up

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 24 Aug 2011 22,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers fitted front to rear under vehicle

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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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EX58 VGZ is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX58 VGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX58 VGZ registered?

EX58 VGZ is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 September 2008.

Is EX58 VGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX58 VGZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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