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BJ58 DKX

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

179,425 mi
Last recorded179,425 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 DKX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 179,425 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 171,316 miles

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

chips in windscreen

n/s wiper split

Pass 29 Jan 2021 164,577 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link dust cover splitting

rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2020 161,690 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 157,342 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall bulged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 146,801 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 127,404 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 106,324 miles

Nearside Front tyre deep cut in outer side wall

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust deteriorated

front brake disc's corroded and grooved

under trays fitted

vehicle wet at time test

Fail 5 Oct 2015 106,324 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front tyre deep cut in outer side wall

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust deteriorated

front brake disc's corroded and grooved

under trays fitted

vehicle wet at time test

Pass 25 Oct 2014 100,350 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 92,456 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 84,238 miles

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2011 68,500 miles

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

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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BJ58 DKX is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BJ58 DKX, 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 BJ58 DKX registered?

BJ58 DKX is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 November 2008.

Is BJ58 DKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ58 DKX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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