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BF08 FJP

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,620 mi
Last recorded134,620 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 FJP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 134,620 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 134,566 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2019 124,757 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 109,182 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 104,744 miles

detachable tow ball not fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2017 104,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

detachable tow ball not fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2016 98,547 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn out of shape

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Valve stem slightly damaged All four perished and splitting (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 98,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn out of shape

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Valve stem slightly damaged All four perished and splitting (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 92,395 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 92,395 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 88,436 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Jun 2014 83,679 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 78,387 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 68,775 miles

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

rear tyres worn slightly uneven on inner edges

Pass 26 May 2011 50,194 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 26 May 2011 50,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BF08 FJP is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BF08 FJP, 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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BF08 FJP is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 March 2008.

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