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BG08 VWB

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,998 mi
Last recorded172,998 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VWB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 172,998 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 165,595 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 165,595 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 160,481 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 155,751 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust centre hanger broken

Front Number plate cracked

Nearside Door mirror loose

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Fail 5 Aug 2019 155,751 miles

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

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

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust centre hanger broken

Front Number plate cracked

Nearside Door mirror loose

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Pass 25 Jul 2018 142,802 miles

Front brake pads low

Pass 4 Aug 2017 137,570 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 130,995 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing low

N/S/R shock damp

Pass 24 Jul 2015 125,607 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 108,338 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 86,443 miles

ENGINE OIL VERY LOW ON ARRIVAL

Engine cover panel missing

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 62,671 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 47,030 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 47,030 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 VWB is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VWB, 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 VWB registered?

BG08 VWB is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is BG08 VWB safe to buy?

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