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BJ08 NFG

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,480 mi
Last recorded102,480 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 NFG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 102,480 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 102,480 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 99,534 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 99,534 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf osf (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2022 96,755 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 93,917 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jul 2019 88,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 83,681 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 77,314 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 77,314 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 71,020 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 64,670 miles

All brake discs are worn

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 56,597 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 56,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 50,123 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 48,878 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front pads wearing low

n/s/f wiper split

o/s/f seat belt fraying on edge

slight cut in o/s/r tyre side wall, side walls scuffed on o/s/f,o/s/r,n/s/r..

unable to detect emissions

Pass 19 Apr 2012 39,677 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 29,219 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 NFG is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey 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 NFG, 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 BJ08 NFG registered?

BJ08 NFG is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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