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EA08 PMY

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,871 mi
Last recorded121,871 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 PMY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 121,871 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 121,871 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 104,441 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 104,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Jul 2018 104,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2017 90,528 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 83,536 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 83,536 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 72,686 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 72,686 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 57,056 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mil lamp on,emission lamp on

Fail 28 Feb 2014 57,056 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mil lamp on,emission lamp on

Pass 28 Feb 2013 43,374 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 24,767 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 PMY is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EA08 PMY, 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 PMY registered?

EA08 PMY is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is EA08 PMY safe to buy?

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