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BV08 YLR

2008 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,771 mi
Last recorded123,771 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 YLR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 123,771 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust tail pipe damaged

handbrake lever high

Pass 24 May 2017 116,250 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 103,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak

Fail 29 May 2016 103,526 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 87,107 miles

Front tyres waering on edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2014 87,107 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres waering on edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 77,368 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 70,909 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 70,909 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside wiperblade worn

offside rear tyre starting to perish

offside wiperblade worn

Pass 21 Jan 2012 68,813 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 53,477 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 YLR is a 2008 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BV08 YLR, 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 YLR registered?

BV08 YLR is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is BV08 YLR safe to buy?

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