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BL08 HVA

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,853 mi
Last recorded150,853 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 HVA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 150,853 miles

handbrake lever has slight travel-wipers smearing-child seat fitted to rear, unable to check seat belts properly-oil leak-rear heat shield insecure-rear brake pads wearing low-n/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s/r tyre on limit-o/s/r anti roll bar link has slight play-o/s/f shocker damp-o/s/f cv boot deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2019 150,853 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/f/ (4.4.3 (a))

handbrake lever has slight travel-wipers smearing-child seat fitted to rear, unable to check seat belts properly-oil leak-rear heat shield insecure-rear brake pads wearing low-n/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s/r tyre on limit-o/s/r anti roll bar link has slight play-o/s/f shocker damp-o/s/f cv boot deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2018 143,030 miles

parking brake lever has slight travel-o/s/f shocker damp-x2 rear anti roll bar links have slight play-o/s/f cv boot deteriorated-o/s/r tyre on limit and inner edge worn

Pass 24 Jan 2017 136,462 miles

x2 rear anti roll bar links have slight play-o/s/f shocker slightly damp

Pass 29 Jan 2016 132,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted to nsr unable to check belt

underbody covers fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2016 132,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted to nsr unable to check belt

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 125,029 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 114,558 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 114,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 102,615 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 102,615 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 85,099 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 HVA is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HVA, 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 HVA is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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