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BJ08 LKD

2008 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

187,622 mi
Last recorded187,622 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 LKD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 187,622 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 178,784 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 157,252 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2023 157,172 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 156,627 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 156,544 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 144,721 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 110,561 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 90,849 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 90,804 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 71,967 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 61,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 56,017 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 48,849 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 43,138 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 35,301 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 26,623 miles

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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BJ08 LKD is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BJ08 LKD, 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

How do I check the history of BJ08 LKD?

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What year was BJ08 LKD registered?

BJ08 LKD is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is BJ08 LKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 LKD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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