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BD08 KNW

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,364 mi
Last recorded153,364 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 KNW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 153,364 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 136,588 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 132,556 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 132,556 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 128,654 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 119,205 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 105,389 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 93,522 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 93,522 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 78,163 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 65,466 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 52,089 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 38,821 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 KNW is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KNW, 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 KNW registered?

BD08 KNW is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is BD08 KNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 KNW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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