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BD58 MXJ

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,795 mi
Last recorded163,795 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 MXJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 163,795 miles

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

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))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 163,795 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 150,124 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 142,443 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 136,679 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 136,679 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 128,721 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 118,278 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 110,212 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 105,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 74,990 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 24 Nov 2011 74,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs slightly worn

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 MXJ is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc 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 MXJ, 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 MXJ registered?

BD58 MXJ is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 December 2008.

Is BD58 MXJ safe to buy?

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