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BV08 YMC

2008 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,752 mi
Last recorded130,752 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 YMC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 130,752 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 126,018 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 126,018 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 125,749 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 119,113 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken but still supported

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Pass 28 Jan 2017 112,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 107,036 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2015 100,460 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 94,036 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 93,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 88,757 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 4 Jan 2012 81,254 miles

under body protection covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2011 64,817 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 64,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 YMC is a 2008 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV08 YMC registered?

BV08 YMC is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is BV08 YMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 YMC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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