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BD08 UAY

2008 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

194,974 mi
Last recorded194,974 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 UAY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 194,974 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 181,100 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 175,169 miles

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

surface rust under the vehicle and on some components

Fail 25 Mar 2022 175,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

surface rust under the vehicle and on some components

Pass 24 Feb 2021 172,439 miles

Rear exhaust

Pass 11 Mar 2020 166,657 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 166,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 166,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 142,977 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 129,942 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads 70/75% worn (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays limit inspection

Pass 18 Jan 2017 120,797 miles

Coolant low topped up for test

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads 65/70% worn

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil level on minimum

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays limit inspection

Pass 7 Jan 2016 110,416 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 98,480 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 98,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 87,484 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 87,484 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 81,952 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 81,952 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 81,885 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 70,258 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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BD08 UAY is a 2008 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BD08 UAY, 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 BD08 UAY registered?

BD08 UAY is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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