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BJ08 UOB

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

151,142 mi
Last recorded151,142 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 UOB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 151,142 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 142,951 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 133,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight leak in shocker

Pass 2 Nov 2015 124,642 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 117,908 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 117,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 107,581 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 100,649 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 91,578 miles

Both Rear brake discs lipped

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UOB is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UOB, 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 UOB registered?

BJ08 UOB is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is BJ08 UOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 UOB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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