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C25 HLS

2008 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

199,611 mi
Last recorded199,611 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC25 HLS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 199,611 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 188,298 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 178,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 166,265 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 19 Nov 2021 152,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders worn and damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders worn and damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Fail 19 Nov 2021 152,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders worn and damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders worn and damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 20 Nov 2020 139,641 miles

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 22 Nov 2019 130,641 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

screen chipped in swept area

Pass 29 Nov 2018 118,452 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

osr brake binding

rear brake discs rusty on edge

Fail 17 Nov 2018 118,448 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

osr brake binding

rear brake discs rusty on edge

Pass 23 Apr 2018 111,618 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rusted around clamps and mountings (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 95,640 miles

Central Rear Lower rear exhaust box in poor condition

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 89,704 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 79,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 79,255 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 71,373 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 56,103 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 43,083 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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C25 HLS is a 2008 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C25 HLS, 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 C25 HLS registered?

C25 HLS is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is C25 HLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C25 HLS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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