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EX58 VHJ

2008 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

151,908 mi
Last recorded151,908 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 VHJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2025 151,908 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 132,330 miles

o/s/f outer cv boot perished

Pass 27 Nov 2023 113,225 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 113,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 101,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 93,198 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are cracking in centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 93,198 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front drop link dust covers are split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres have cuts in tread down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are cracking in centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 88,201 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 83,244 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 78,678 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 71,097 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 63,436 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 55,921 miles

wet test

Pass 4 Sep 2014 49,696 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 43,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 35,550 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 26,780 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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EX58 VHJ is a 2008 Seat Leon in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VHJ, 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 EX58 VHJ registered?

EX58 VHJ is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is EX58 VHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX58 VHJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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