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BD08 UBG

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,061 mi
Last recorded125,061 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 125,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

no visual or metered emissions detected.

wiper blades smearing.

Pass 18 Jul 2018 122,778 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 119,733 miles

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

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

no visual or metered emissions detected.

Pass 19 Jul 2016 116,918 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear brake sticking slightly.

Fail 19 Jul 2016 116,918 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear brake sticking slightly.

Pass 27 Jul 2015 106,193 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 86,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust section corroding.

rear exhaust section front mount seperated,system still adequately supported.

wiper blades smearing slightly.

Fail 18 Jun 2014 86,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust section corroding.

rear exhaust section front mount seperated,system still adequately supported.

rear tyres perishing inner sidewall.

wiper blades smearing slightly.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 72,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres cut inner sidewalls.

some leds out on offside rear side/stoplight.

wiper blades smearing slightly.

Fail 3 Jun 2013 72,006 miles

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres cut inner sidewall.

some leds out on offside rear side/stoplight.

wiper blades smearing slightly.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 57,663 miles

Nearside 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)

front brake discs corroding & wearing.

front inner brake pads low.

no visual or metered emissions detected.

offside front tyre - 3mm.

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge.

rear brake discs corroding & wearing.

rear brake pads low.

rear exhaust silencer corroding.

wiper blades smearing.

Fail 12 May 2011 43,732 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2011 43,732 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 UBG is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UBG, 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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BD08 UBG is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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