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BJ58 DLZ

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,423 mi
Last recorded140,423 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 140,423 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 140,423 miles

Central Fuel pipe insecure undercar cooler (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 137,808 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 131,327 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 125,820 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2018 125,815 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2017 120,141 miles

Slight fuel leak from fuel filter housing

Undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2016 118,139 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 118,134 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 101,798 miles

slight corrosion on inner surface of front brake discs

Pass 8 Sep 2014 86,095 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 70,409 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 55,446 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 38,112 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 DLZ is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DLZ, 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 DLZ registered?

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

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