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BJ58 DLY

2008 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,294 mi
Last recorded91,294 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 DLY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 91,294 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded including support brackets

Pass 11 Nov 2024 86,660 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 86,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust heatshield fixings insecure

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 79,312 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle & suspension components corroded

Under body covers obscuring some components

Pass 16 Nov 2022 76,430 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle & suspension components corroded

Under floor covers obscuring some components

Fail 8 Nov 2022 76,430 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Exhaust system corroded

Rear axle & suspension components corroded

Under floor covers obscuring some components

Pass 29 Oct 2021 73,655 miles

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

Under floor covers obscuring some components

Pass 21 Oct 2020 71,791 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

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

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

Under floor covers obscuring components

Pass 23 Oct 2019 69,366 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

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

Under floor covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 5 Nov 2018 65,042 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Rear suspension components are corroded

Under floor covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 14 Nov 2017 62,680 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 62,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust system is corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 59,524 miles

Both front tyres are wearing down

Exhaust system is corroded

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Nov 2015 52,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2014 46,849 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 40,832 miles

front tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

nail in nsf tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2012 34,843 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2011 27,615 miles

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

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 DLY is a 2008 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DLY, 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 BJ58 DLY registered?

BJ58 DLY is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is BJ58 DLY safe to buy?

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