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BV08 YMX

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,763 mi
Last recorded131,763 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 YMX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 131,763 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 117,435 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 103,004 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 99,462 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 99,446 miles

Exhaust system insecure center mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 91,534 miles

Front both wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2016 82,279 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 Jul 2015 72,175 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 58,669 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 43,548 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 43,548 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,629 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 40,629 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 33,418 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 33,418 miles

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

Offside Front 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 YMX is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YMX, 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 YMX registered?

BV08 YMX is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is BV08 YMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 YMX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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