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BK08 VPA

2008 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,038 mi
Last recorded117,038 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 VPA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 117,038 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 104,665 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge thin on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 104,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge thin on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 91,148 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 77,663 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 77,324 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 62,876 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 53,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 48,832 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 43,080 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 37,558 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 31,239 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 31,239 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 24,740 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 24,740 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 17,672 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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BK08 VPA is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK08 VPA, 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 BK08 VPA registered?

BK08 VPA is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 March 2008.

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