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SO05 HOT

2008 Seat Leon · Petrol · 1984cc

Grey Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Seat Leon Petrol 1984cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 60,398 miles on the clock, averaging 3,342 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for SO05 HOT

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
60,398
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,342

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading60,398 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,342
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO05 HOT 12k24k36k48k60k '11'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage60,398 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,398 miles
Since last MOT+3,327 miles
PASS
Mileage57,071 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,064 miles
Since last MOT+4,787 miles
PASS
Mileage52,277 miles
Since last MOT+11,446 miles
PASS
Mileage40,831 miles
Since last MOT+6,712 miles
PASS
Mileage34,119 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,115 miles
Since last MOT+937 miles
PASS
Mileage33,178 miles
Since last MOT+3,403 miles
PASS
Mileage29,775 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,775 miles
Since last MOT+3,819 miles
PASS
Mileage25,956 miles
Since last MOT+3,995 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,961 miles
Since last MOT+3,047 miles
PASS
Mileage18,914 miles
Since last MOT+1,572 miles
PASS
Mileage17,342 miles
Since last MOT+5,226 miles
PASS
Mileage12,116 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Seat Leon

These are the most commonly reported problems on Seat Leon models (2005–2012), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 HOT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SO05 HOT

What car is SO05 HOT?

SO05 HOT is an grey Seat Leon, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.

What is the mileage of SO05 HOT?

The last recorded mileage for SO05 HOT was 60,398 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO05 HOT passed its MOT?

SO05 HOT has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2025.

Is SO05 HOT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO05 HOT is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is SO05 HOT?

SO05 HOT is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.