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BF08 FKA

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,822 mi
Last recorded56,822 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 FKA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 56,822 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 52,979 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 51,807 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 50,557 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 50,021 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 48,241 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 47,091 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 46,494 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 45,683 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 44,544 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 41,129 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 33,915 miles

no emmisions reading obtained

Pass 15 Feb 2013 26,637 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 19,320 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 13,509 miles

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 FKA is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FKA, 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 BF08 FKA registered?

BF08 FKA is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is BF08 FKA safe to buy?

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