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BD58 MVY

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,584 mi
Last recorded133,584 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 MVY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 133,584 miles

Nearside Rear light damaged

exhaust modified

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2021 133,560 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front bumper loose

Nearside Rear light damaged

exhaust modified

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2020 123,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 107,250 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 106,174 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 106,174 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 98,328 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 98,328 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 98,318 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

under trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 90,122 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 24 Feb 2016 81,306 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 74,532 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 58,731 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 31,340 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 23,682 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 23,401 miles

Brake discs slightly corroded

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 MVY is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MVY, 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 BD58 MVY registered?

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

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