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BV08 YMF

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

202,416 mi
Last recorded202,416 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 YMF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 202,416 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 189,980 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 172,525 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 166,285 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 164,169 miles

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

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

advise under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2020 161,986 miles

advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 2 Sep 2019 152,064 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 23 Aug 2018 140,176 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 25 Aug 2017 131,355 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 126,271 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 117,773 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 110,077 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 102,148 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 94,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 92,300 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 YMF is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YMF, 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 YMF registered?

BV08 YMF is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is BV08 YMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 YMF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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