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BG58 LLR

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,257 mi
Last recorded180,257 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 LLR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 180,257 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 170,995 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 159,403 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 146,172 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 146,172 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 136,440 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 129,519 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 129,519 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 117,781 miles

Engine covers / undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 104,104 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 90,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2013 73,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2012 57,015 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 41,498 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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BG58 LLR is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BG58 LLR, 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 BG58 LLR registered?

BG58 LLR is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is BG58 LLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 LLR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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