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BJ08 LLD

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,584 mi
Last recorded166,584 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 LLD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 166,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 159,439 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 159,439 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 154,483 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 132,655 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 124,317 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 124,306 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 114,863 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 105,264 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 83,475 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 83,469 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 81,569 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 81,569 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 78,358 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 66,697 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 53,905 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 38,166 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 24,822 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 LLD is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LLD, 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 BJ08 LLD registered?

BJ08 LLD is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is BJ08 LLD safe to buy?

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