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BD57 VJF

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,544 mi
Last recorded142,544 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 VJF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 142,544 miles

Front Body panel slightly loose Corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a)) Surface Rust Under the vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 132,114 miles

Front Body panel slightly loose Corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Surface Rust Under the vehicle

Fail 4 Jul 2023 132,114 miles

Front Body panel slightly loose Corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Surface Rust Under the vehicle

Pass 5 Mar 2022 125,758 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 118,486 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 113,644 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 107,924 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 107,924 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 102,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 102,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 95,515 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Feb 2016 88,294 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 70,226 miles

near side rear lower bumper reflector deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2015 70,224 miles

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

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

near side rear lower bumper reflector deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2014 50,770 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 39,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2013 39,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 27,651 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 14,666 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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BD57 VJF is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BD57 VJF, 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 BD57 VJF registered?

BD57 VJF is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 February 2008.

Is BD57 VJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD57 VJF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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