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BJ08 NFV

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,316 mi
Last recorded97,316 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 NFV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 97,316 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 97,316 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 81,649 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 81,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 May 2018 81,308 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 64,557 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 51,708 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 45,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

front wipers slightly smearing and juddering

Pass 23 Apr 2014 37,551 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre - inner edge wear

Pass 16 Jun 2012 25,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 19,619 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall worn 205 55r16

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 NFV is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BJ08 NFV, 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 NFV registered?

BJ08 NFV is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is BJ08 NFV safe to buy?

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