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BL08 HTY

2008 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,713 mi
Last recorded138,713 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 HTY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 138,713 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 128,686 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 119,329 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 108,111 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 108,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 100,509 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 100,504 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 86,222 miles

Underside covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2018 76,488 miles

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

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

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

Underside covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2017 67,637 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 65,455 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 62,714 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 62,714 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 59,769 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 59,767 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 55,396 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 49,328 miles

all brake discs slightly rusted

could see rear inner brake pads to determine there thickness

Fail 2 Oct 2012 49,328 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

all brake discs slightly rusted

could see rear inner brake pads to determine there thickness

Pass 8 Aug 2011 47,832 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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BL08 HTY is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BL08 HTY, 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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BL08 HTY is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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