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BD58 MWJ

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,158 mi
Last recorded97,158 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 MWJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 97,158 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 97,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 91,087 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine oil on minimum

exhaust hangers getting rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2017 86,023 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 79,667 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 71,833 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 71,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/r16 91v goodyear (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 68,551 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2014 56,457 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 56,457 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 39,500 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 25,645 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front 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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BD58 MWJ is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MWJ, 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 BD58 MWJ registered?

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

Is BD58 MWJ safe to buy?

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