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AV08 HCY

2008 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

127,910 mi
Last recorded127,910 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 HCY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 127,910 miles

Front flexi exhaust deteriorated but not leaking

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

all discs have surface rust

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2025 120,622 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 118,019 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2023 115,063 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 111,184 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 100,098 miles

Exhaust blowing slightly from all centre and rear clamps

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 88,434 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 83,089 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 69,769 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 57,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 57,167 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 45,373 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 36,302 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 31,936 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 25,073 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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AV08 HCY is a 2008 Seat Leon in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AV08 HCY, 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 AV08 HCY registered?

AV08 HCY is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 April 2008.

Is AV08 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 HCY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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