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AD08 BYH

2008 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,973 mi
Last recorded125,973 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 BYH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 125,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2019 110,089 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 110,089 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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 Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 99,554 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 88,791 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 82,659 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 76,303 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 76,303 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 71,722 miles

nail in osr tyre not punctured

Pass 4 Mar 2013 65,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear (225/45W17) tyre out of shape.

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

Offside rear (225/45W17) tyre out of shape.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 50,379 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 36,012 miles

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

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

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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AD08 BYH is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AD08 BYH, 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 AD08 BYH registered?

AD08 BYH is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is AD08 BYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD08 BYH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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