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BG58 LMF

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,012 mi
Last recorded106,012 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 106,012 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

parking brake needs adjustment or repair

Pass 4 Jan 2021 104,514 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 91,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tail box very corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2019 90,619 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 86,120 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 86,114 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 77,848 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Jul 2017 77,832 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 64,900 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2016 64,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2015 58,260 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 49,590 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 42,435 miles

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 18 Jun 2013 42,435 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 37,080 miles

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

airbag light eluminated.

nearside and offside rear tyres worn low on inner edges.

traction control light eluminated.

Fail 5 Oct 2011 29,020 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres inside tread steped

Pass 5 Oct 2011 29,020 miles

both rear tyres inside tread steped

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 LMF is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BG58 LMF, 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 LMF registered?

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

Is BG58 LMF safe to buy?

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