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BJ08 UOA

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,052 mi
Last recorded169,052 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 UOA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 169,052 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 156,080 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 141,949 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 132,632 miles

track rods have been heated,slight wear in o/s ball joint,exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2015 132,530 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/r shocker damp rear exhuast corroded heat as been applied too both front track rod adjuster nuts slight wear o/s/f lower balljoint.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 126,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bothsides rear tyres perished outer wall

Pass 7 Mar 2013 98,903 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

cut in nsr tyre sidewall not down to cords

Pass 3 Mar 2012 70,892 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 63,918 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 63,918 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UOA is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UOA, 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 UOA registered?

BJ08 UOA is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is BJ08 UOA safe to buy?

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