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BG08 DYN

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,306 mi
Last recorded160,306 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 DYN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 160,306 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower rear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 135,387 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 135,387 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 126,919 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 113,152 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 102,089 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 83,601 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 83,601 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 68,157 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 52,839 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 38,482 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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BG08 DYN is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BG08 DYN, 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 BG08 DYN registered?

BG08 DYN is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is BG08 DYN safe to buy?

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