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EA08 BYK

2008 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,058 mi
Last recorded136,058 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 BYK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 136,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 124,115 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 93,260 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 85,215 miles

Front discs wear

Nearside Front accident damage

Nearside mirror loose

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel slight binding

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

dash showing service due/over due

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

tpms light on

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/etc

Fail 3 May 2017 85,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front discs wear

Nearside Front accident damage

Nearside mirror loose

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel slight binding

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

dash showing service due/over due

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

tpms light on

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/etc

Pass 3 May 2016 76,348 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2016 76,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 66,798 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 59,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing close to limits 2 m/m tread

offside front tyre wearing close to limits 2 m/m tread

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit 2 m/m tread

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 3 May 2013 50,568 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 42,848 miles

nsf tyre has slight cut on outer sidewall

Pass 19 Apr 2011 32,752 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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EA08 BYK is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EA08 BYK, 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 EA08 BYK registered?

EA08 BYK is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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