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BJ08 UNZ

2008 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,644 mi
Last recorded124,644 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 UNZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 124,644 miles

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

Washers operated by front fog switch

Pass 29 Jun 2024 115,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 115,656 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 105,821 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mid hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower arms (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bold inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm bold inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 105,821 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective mid hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower arms (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bold inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm bold inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 97,093 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 97,093 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 93,467 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 93,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 88,013 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 83,072 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres inner tread stepping

Pass 12 Dec 2017 78,505 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but supported

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 78,505 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but supported

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 72,442 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 64,255 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 56,981 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 51,655 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 40,064 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 30,685 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 10,787 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 UNZ is a 2008 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UNZ, 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 UNZ registered?

BJ08 UNZ is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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