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BD58 SGZ

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,456 mi
Last recorded99,456 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 99,456 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 99,456 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 94,381 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCKERS CORRODED

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

NO REVERSE LIGHT

REAR BRAKES LOW

Fail 27 Nov 2024 94,381 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCKERS CORRODED

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

NO REVERSE LIGHT

REAR BRAKES LOW

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 88,136 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 83,971 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked

backbox corroded

both rear coil spring corroded

no reverse light

Fail 10 Nov 2022 83,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre cracked excessively on the inside of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre cracked

backbox corroded

both rear coil spring corroded

no reverse light

Pass 2 Nov 2021 78,144 miles

exhaust is corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2021 78,144 miles

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

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

exhaust is corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2020 73,263 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 69,357 miles

Central Rear Lower back box deteriorated but still functioning as intended

Pass 1 Nov 2018 63,145 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 53,613 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 41,574 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 41,574 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 37,945 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 37,945 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 35,092 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 30,126 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 30,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 SGZ is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SGZ, 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 SGZ registered?

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

Is BD58 SGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD58 SGZ shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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