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BG58 ZSR

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,989 mi
Last recorded135,989 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 ZSR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 135,989 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 135,989 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 121,148 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 106,432 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 103,556 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 May 2021 103,139 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weeping oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy noisy (not rough when rotated) (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weeping oil (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake requirements only just met

Pass 25 Jan 2020 101,197 miles

Central Exhaust hanger corroded/broken & not fully supporting centre exhaust

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Through swept area materially affected but not a serious restriction to driver's view by an obstruction (out of date permit)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Advise full clean & re-check for source(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has centre caps that obscure road wheel fixings

Pass 26 Jan 2019 92,869 miles

Central Exhaust hanger corroded & not fully supporting centre exhaust

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 85,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 85,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 76,853 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

UNDER TRAY INSECURE

Fail 17 Jan 2017 76,853 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

UNDER TRAY INSECURE

Pass 6 Feb 2016 70,445 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 61,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 49,233 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Fail 3 Jan 2014 49,232 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear brake discs serverly lipped

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight binding at offside front brake

Pass 5 Jan 2013 38,292 miles

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear.

Front and rear brake pads are getting low.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 27,751 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 27,749 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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 ZSR is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZSR, 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 ZSR registered?

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

Is BG58 ZSR safe to buy?

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