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A17 HYK

2008 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,414 mi
Last recorded122,414 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 HYK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 122,414 miles

Coil spring corroded Front To Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General Corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 110,289 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 104,429 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 97,033 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 91,795 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Oct 2017 91,795 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 91,795 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 89,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 81,373 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 81,373 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 61,609 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 40,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front brake hose to front strut retaining clip missing

Fail 2 Mar 2011 40,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front brake hose to front strut retaining clip missing

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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A17 HYK is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A17 HYK, 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 A17 HYK registered?

A17 HYK is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is A17 HYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 HYK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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