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BJ58 ZFF

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

131,215 mi
Last recorded131,215 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 131,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 131,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 120,923 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 106,569 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 90,042 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 85,796 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 81,833 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 77,826 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 73,327 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 68,995 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 63,501 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 59,053 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 56,845 miles

oil level low

Pass 15 Oct 2013 47,301 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 47,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 37,820 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Pass 7 Oct 2011 29,315 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 ZFF is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZFF, 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 ZFF registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ58 ZFF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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