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BJ58 DLF

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

138,626 mi
Last recorded138,626 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 DLF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2023 138,626 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 130,615 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 127,615 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 125,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 116,944 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

rear silencer heatshield insecure

rear silencer outer skin corroded

undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection

Pass 18 Aug 2018 99,915 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 99,915 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 93,462 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 87,044 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 80,047 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres splitting in tread grooves

noise from turbo when reving engine

Pass 13 Aug 2014 71,118 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight brake bind at rear

Pass 6 Aug 2013 61,435 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 51,170 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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BJ58 DLF is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc 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 DLF, 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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BJ58 DLF is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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