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BJ08 NFL

2008 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,977 mi
Last recorded89,977 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 NFL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 89,977 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2025 89,968 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 84,134 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 84,133 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 76,135 miles

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

Rear under body corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2022 70,376 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 69,112 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 68,365 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 68,365 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 67,756 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 66,753 miles

Offside Front wheel damaged on outer rim.

rear brake pads getting low.

Fail 26 Nov 2018 66,753 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front wheel damaged on outer rim.

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 13 Dec 2017 65,045 miles

Both rear tyres minor perishing / cracking outside sidewalls

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Outer Wheel rim / lip slightly damaged

Fail 8 Dec 2017 65,002 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Both rear tyres minor perishing / cracking outside sidewalls

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Outer Wheel rim / lip slightly damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2016 61,527 miles

top engine covers fitted restricting access

Pass 17 Dec 2015 58,024 miles

Front tyres cracked both sides

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 53,555 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 53,555 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 47,924 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 39,748 miles

Cut in outer sidewall of O/S/R tyre.

Inner shoulder tread of O/S/F and O/S/R tyres worn.

N/S/F wheel damaged.

Slight oil mist around engine and gearbox.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,074 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 21,821 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 NFL is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NFL, 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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BJ08 NFL is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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