MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,735 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
UNDERTRAYS FITTED
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER TREAD (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
UNDERTRAYS FITTED
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
back box outer skin
both rear and nearside front tyre wearing slighty quicker on edges
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BJ58 ZFE is a 2008 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 ZFE, 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 ZFE registered?
BJ58 ZFE is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 October 2008.
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