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262 BBJ

2008 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,189 mi
Last recorded100,189 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration262 BBJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 100,189 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 100,189 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2014 95,357 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 87,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 77,086 miles

head lamp have tape on them

Fail 13 Jul 2012 77,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake notchy in operation

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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262 BBJ is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 262 BBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 262 BBJ?

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What year was 262 BBJ registered?

262 BBJ is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 January 2008.

Is 262 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 262 BBJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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