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B8 URH

2011 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

186,563 mi
Last recorded186,563 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 URH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 186,563 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 177,837 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 158,076 miles

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 145,153 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake pad warning light on

Fail 17 Sep 2022 145,129 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 4 Sep 2021 138,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body covers fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2021 138,606 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2020 132,221 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under body covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2019 125,858 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 116,942 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 116,942 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 106,526 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. old pads fitted to new discs (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 106,526 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. old pads fitted to new discs (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 98,070 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 87,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 87,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 77,415 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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B8 URH is a 2011 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 78,399 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 B8 URH, 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 15 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B8 URH registered?

B8 URH is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is B8 URH safe to buy?

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