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BV08 YLO

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,596 mi
Last recorded124,596 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 YLO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 124,596 miles

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

Nearside Front outer sill is damaged

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Mar 2017 124,495 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust bracket has broken off

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

Nearside Front outer sill is damaged

Nearside Rear sidelamp in tailgate is not working

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 116,972 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 104,859 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2015 104,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

boost hose adrift

Pass 31 Mar 2014 91,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 77,211 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 63,775 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 49,595 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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BV08 YLO is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BV08 YLO, 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 BV08 YLO registered?

BV08 YLO is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is BV08 YLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 YLO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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