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BD08 KNZ

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,010 mi
Last recorded166,010 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 166,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 166,010 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 146,739 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 146,739 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 130,169 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 130,157 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 118,387 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 118,387 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre pipe mount and sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 110,297 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 89,402 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 80,960 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 75,516 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 66,981 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 66,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 59,984 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2014 59,980 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 May 2013 48,386 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 40,344 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 38,817 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 27,629 miles

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

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

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 KNZ is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BD08 KNZ, 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 KNZ registered?

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

Is BD08 KNZ safe to buy?

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