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BJ58 DMO

2008 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,411 mi
Last recorded187,411 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 DMO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 187,411 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 109,999 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriating

unable to fully insp os ns rear lower coil springs due to restricted view

undertray fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2016 109,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

exhaust back box deteriating

unable to fully insp os ns rear lower coil springs due to restricted view

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2015 96,130 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 84,506 miles

Few minor chips in windscreen

Front tyres wearing low

Rear brake pads starting to wear low

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Nov 2013 76,744 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear low & perished

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 68,566 miles

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 58,487 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 55,503 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 55,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 DMO is a 2008 Seat Leon in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DMO, 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 DMO registered?

BJ58 DMO is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 October 2008.

Is BJ58 DMO safe to buy?

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