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BF58 CKU

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

180,391 mi
Last recorded180,391 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 CKU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 180,391 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

front lower wings corroded

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2024 174,064 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))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 174,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 168,089 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 168,085 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 162,116 miles

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

nearside rear inner tail light inop

Fail 21 Sep 2022 162,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

nearside rear inner tail light inop

Pass 22 Sep 2021 159,355 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

wipers smearing

Fail 22 Sep 2021 159,355 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

wipers smearing

Pass 28 Sep 2020 152,969 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 146,600 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 142,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 137,074 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 129,460 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 129,460 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 109,098 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 109,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very slight (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 108,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very slight (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 89,836 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 89,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 78,289 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 70,642 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 62,178 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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BF58 CKU is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BF58 CKU, 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 BF58 CKU registered?

BF58 CKU is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is BF58 CKU safe to buy?

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