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BG58 LSK

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

161,302 mi
Last recorded161,302 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 161,302 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 156,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 145,663 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 140,921 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 140,921 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 129,382 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 119,843 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front head slight movment side to side

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 119,843 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front head slight movment side to side

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 112,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroding and lipped on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing mirror loose

Fail 18 Mar 2019 112,427 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box has hole at join and weld cracking around it (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on outer sidewall, cracking on edges and tread at 3.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount on centre section broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroding and lipped on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing mirror loose

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges and tread at 3.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 104,188 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection

Exhaust bracket broken but adequately supported

Fail 28 Mar 2018 104,187 miles

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection

Exhaust bracket broken but adequately supported

Pass 31 Mar 2017 91,792 miles

Engine trays and under covers fitted preventing a full inspection

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Rear Exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2017 91,792 miles

Engine trays and under covers fitted preventing a full inspection

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre exhaust sleeve insecure (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Rear Exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2016 77,487 miles

Centre exhausht hanger broken but still adequately supported

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2016 77,483 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake application uneven nearside problem (3.7.B.2)

Centre exhausht hanger broken but still adequately supported

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 64,032 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 23 Mar 2015 64,032 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 49,563 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 33,668 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 31,994 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 28,786 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake disc's pitted and corroded

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 LSK is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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