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BG58 ZSV

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,340 mi
Last recorded144,340 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 ZSV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 144,340 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play play/wear in drop link ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms/rods corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis/inner sill/under floor areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 132,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2021 132,966 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2020 127,179 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mount corroded/eroded/snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides discs worn on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe/box join corroded slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis legs/inner sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle general corrosion

Rear rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/eroded/peeled

Fail 6 Jul 2020 127,179 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot damaged/split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mount corroded/eroded/snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides discs worn on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe/box join corroded slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis legs/inner sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle general corrosion

Rear rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/eroded/peeled

Pass 8 Feb 2019 116,776 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2019 116,775 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner extra light inop

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box corroded

tpms light on

Pass 26 Jan 2018 107,349 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 107,085 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 97,828 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 86,200 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 86,200 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 76,914 miles

O/S Front & N/S Front tyres very close to legal limit...

Pass 8 Jan 2013 71,632 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 68,302 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

rear brake pads worn

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 ZSV is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZSV, 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 ZSV is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 December 2008.

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