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BD08 JYE

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,220 mi
Last recorded110,220 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 JYE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 110,220 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 110,220 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 93,898 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 74,047 miles

o/sr tyre slightly distorted

Pass 12 May 2016 71,070 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 67,585 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 63,469 miles

offside rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 14 May 2013 57,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 55,788 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 15 Jun 2011 51,741 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

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 JYE is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JYE, 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

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What year was BD08 JYE registered?

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

Is BD08 JYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 JYE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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