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BF58 CMU

2008 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

166,508 mi
Last recorded166,508 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 CMU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2024 166,508 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 154,444 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 133,818 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 117,840 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

small chip in windscreen but doesnt affect drivers view.

Pass 7 Mar 2020 101,966 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 89,496 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 89,496 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 81,655 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 73,799 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 63,142 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 51,385 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 45,327 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 35,310 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 24,515 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 CMU is a 2008 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BF58 CMU, 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 BF58 CMU registered?

BF58 CMU is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 October 2008.

Is BF58 CMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF58 CMU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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