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BD08 JXM

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

138,368 mi
Last recorded138,368 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 JXM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 138,368 miles

Centre exhaust clamp weak

Exhaust back box rusted

Fail 22 Jan 2024 138,368 miles

Centre exhaust clamp weak

Exhaust back box rusted

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 130,638 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 122,529 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 118,313 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 118,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 109,531 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 109,531 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2019 98,062 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 94,115 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 91,974 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 87,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 75,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2014 62,866 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 56,616 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2012 49,413 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 38,300 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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BD08 JXM is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BD08 JXM, 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 BD08 JXM registered?

BD08 JXM is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is BD08 JXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 JXM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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