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BG58 XJE

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,415 mi
Last recorded141,415 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 XJE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 141,415 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 132,525 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 128,646 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 128,646 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 114,692 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2017 114,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 88,166 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 87,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 78,264 miles

front number plate broke

o/s/f fog lamp broke

Pass 5 Dec 2013 68,568 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to bonnet

exhaust centre bracket corroded

n/s rear tyre slighly out of shape

no emission result to clean

o/s front fog lamp damaged

o/s front tyre side wall damage

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 4 Dec 2012 49,204 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 35,159 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 35,158 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XJE is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XJE, 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 XJE registered?

BG58 XJE is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 November 2008.

Is BG58 XJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 XJE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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