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BV08 ZPX

2008 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

67,944 mi
Last recorded67,944 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 ZPX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 67,944 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 67,944 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 58,598 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2021 58,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2020 54,300 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Aug 2019 48,595 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 40,983 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 39,793 miles

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

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

nearside sill damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2017 32,095 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2016 24,799 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2016 24,549 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 8 Feb 2016 24,549 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 9 Feb 2015 21,809 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 19,394 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 16,527 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 13,240 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 10,242 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 ZPX is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 ZPX, 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 ZPX registered?

BV08 ZPX is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is BV08 ZPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 ZPX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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