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A29 HRR

2008 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,722 mi
Last recorded64,722 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA29 HRR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 64,722 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 62,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, Inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 62,478 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Open split in seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, Inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 60,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 59,147 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 56,536 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing in inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate insecure

Fail 12 Feb 2022 56,481 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing in inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2021 52,632 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 52,632 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 49,599 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2020 49,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing long deep cuts (DANGEROUS) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2018 45,563 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 42,419 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 42,407 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 39,769 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 35,985 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 33,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2013 31,550 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall but no visible cords.

Pass 18 Feb 2012 30,219 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut,no visible cords.

offside rear alloy centre cap missing.

offside rear tyre void of tread on shoulder but has a stepped tread depth pattern.

Pass 26 Feb 2011 27,858 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

full set of stone covers fitted under car.

nearside front road wheel bolt covers not fitted.

Fail 26 Feb 2011 27,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

full set of stone covers fitted under car.

nearside front road wheel bolt covers not fitted.

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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A29 HRR is a 2008 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 A29 HRR, 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 A29 HRR registered?

A29 HRR is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 February 2008.

Is A29 HRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A29 HRR shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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