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BG58 LSZ

2008 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,255 mi
Last recorded167,255 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 LSZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 167,255 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 167,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 163,957 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 163,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 155,333 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre cracked on inner side wall

Fail 28 Dec 2017 155,330 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre cracked on inner side wall

Pass 7 Nov 2016 146,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 136,971 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slightly skin removed from rear exhaust box.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 119,142 miles

225/40/R18/92WXL. Fronts 3mm. Rears 4mm.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 119,142 miles

225/40/R18/92WXL. Fronts 3mm. Rears 4mm.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 99,608 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 72,164 miles

O/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner shoulder

Slight irregular wear to n/s/f tyre inner shoulder

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 52,749 miles

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

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 LSZ is a 2008 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LSZ, 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 LSZ registered?

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

Is BG58 LSZ safe to buy?

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