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BD58 MVL

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,499 mi
Last recorded168,499 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 MVL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 168,499 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 150,506 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight play in ball joint also (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 150,506 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight play in ball joint also (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 143,678 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake pipe corroded secured - offside rear brake cable secured (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox mounting and lower engine mounting both are defective worn cracked deteriorated movement slight (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded - service brake binding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint has play - nearside front strut mount corroded worn (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint has play - nearside front strut mount corroded worn (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly high reserve travel slight (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated worn (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rods have play both sides ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides - corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin callipers sticking - disc wearing on edges (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both dim - holders dim dirty contacts (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides worn bushes corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - both (5.2.3 (l))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear advised to change both (0.1 (b))

Steering box leaking oil Oil leaking from engine oil level low - pas level low (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective all worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 143,678 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake pipe corroded secured - offside rear brake cable secured (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault read reset cleared (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction parking brake light was flashing fluid top up- mil read reset cleared - tyre warning light stay on pressure correct (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox mounting and lower engine mounting both are defective worn cracked deteriorated movement slight (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded - service brake binding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint has play - nearside front strut mount corroded worn (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint has play - nearside front strut mount corroded worn (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly high reserve travel slight (1.3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated worn (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rods have play both sides ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides - corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin callipers sticking - disc wearing on edges (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both dim - holders dim dirty contacts (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides worn bushes corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - both (5.2.3 (l))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear advised to change both (0.1 (b))

Steering box leaking oil Oil leaking from engine oil level low - pas level low (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective all worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users forte diesel treatments all and premium v power diesel advised only no cheap diesel and a service is a must soon as possible oil is sludgy (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 138,179 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 138,177 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour x 2 (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 130,592 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 130,590 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel CALIPER ? (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 120,648 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 120,648 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 106,372 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 106,372 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 May 2017 85,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 70,018 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 67,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 May 2015 67,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2014 62,116 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 10 May 2013 49,465 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 39,533 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 53,705 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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BD58 MVL is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD58 MVL, 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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BD58 MVL is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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