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BG58 LSE

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,516 mi
Last recorded148,516 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 LSE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 148,516 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 148,516 miles

Sound deadening material likely to become detached Under Bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 138,328 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 138,042 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 128,154 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 119,654 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 109,629 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 101,205 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 90,610 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Nov 2012 67,989 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 46,495 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 46,495 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 LSE is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LSE, 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 BG58 LSE registered?

BG58 LSE is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 November 2008.

Is BG58 LSE safe to buy?

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