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BP57 MVE

2008 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

34,446 mi
Last recorded34,446 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 MVE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 34,446 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 34,393 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2026 48,360 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 32,487 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 32,487 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 29,710 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 24,755 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 21,677 miles

Offside Rear won't unlock with C.D.L

Pass 22 Jan 2021 20,935 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 20,093 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 19,232 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 18,254 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 17,417 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 15,928 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 14,614 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 13,098 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 11,129 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2012 9,284 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 7,312 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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BP57 MVE is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BP57 MVE, 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 BP57 MVE registered?

BP57 MVE is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is BP57 MVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP57 MVE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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