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SEAT Leon

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LP08 YAHMOT history

LP08 YAH is a black petrol SEAT Leon first used on 26 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2024 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 88,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2024.

LP08 YAH black SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2024
Mileage
88,651 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2024
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 YAH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LP08 YAH was last recorded at 88,651 miles on 20 Dec 2024, 1,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,987 miles · 15 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1,664 miles
Average per year
5,421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 88,651 miles
  • 2023 – 86,987 miles
  • 2022 – 84,392 miles
  • 2021 – 81,673 miles
  • 2020 – 79,750 miles
  • 2019 – 77,646 miles
  • 2018 – 74,568 miles
  • 2017 – 70,044 miles
  • 2016 – 62,602 miles
  • 2015 – 48,516 miles
  • 2014 – 34,432 miles
  • 2012 – 21,602 miles
  • 2011 – 16,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail88,651 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to poor engine running (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner / rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides -- lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail88,651 miles (+1,664)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,651 miles
    Test number
    350913558447
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to poor engine running (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner / rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides -- lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass86,987 miles (+2,595)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    86,987 miles
    Test number
    644762675708
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass84,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    84,392 miles
    Test number
    491467435199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail84,392 miles (+2,719)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,392 miles
    Test number
    721256460179
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass81,673 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    81,673 miles
    Test number
    143798865287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail81,673 miles (+1,923)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,673 miles
    Test number
    460759441017
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass79,750 miles (+2,104)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,750 miles
    Test number
    871468863867
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Pass77,646 miles (+3,078)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    77,646 miles
    Test number
    968001879259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,568 miles (+4,524)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    74,568 miles
    Test number
    678188998950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,044 miles (+7,442)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    70,044 miles
    Test number
    502270356260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,602 miles (+14,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,602 miles
    Test number
    867552539408
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass48,516 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,516 miles
    Test number
    905239285087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,395 miles (+13,963)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,395 miles
    Test number
    978263785076
    • DangerousO/S/R brake pad on limit
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant level low
  14. Pass34,432 miles (+12,830)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    34,432 miles
    Test number
    948718034019
    • NoteAdvise uneven tyre wear off side rear inner tyre
  15. Pass21,602 miles (+5,246)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    21,602 miles
    Test number
    109319942226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    16,356 miles
    Test number
    999572331244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 YAH

Does LP08 YAH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 YAH expired on 16 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 YAH?
The MOT on LP08 YAH expired on 16 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 YAH done?
LP08 YAH was recorded at 88,651 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2024, an average of 5,421 miles a year.
Has LP08 YAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 YAH has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LP08 YAH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LP08 YAH find?
LP08 YAH failed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2024 with 2 major defects, 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: emissions unable to be completed due to poor engine running; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; front headlamp lens slightly defective both sides, and 4 more.

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