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BJ58 ZFH

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,674 mi
Last recorded131,674 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 131,674 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 131,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 107,803 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 123,497 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 123,497 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 115,234 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 115,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 106,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 101,837 miles

Offside rear brake is binding on slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2019 94,896 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 94,896 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2018 89,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER PART OF TYRE WITH NAIL IN TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 74,902 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW

Nearside Front TYRE IS DOWN TO 3MM ON INNER AND OUTER PART OF TYRE

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

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS UNEVEN TRED ON INNER PART OF TYRE

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER AND OUTER PART OF TYRE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 54,944 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 41,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 41,648 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 40,271 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 35,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2012 28,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2011 21,933 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 21,933 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ZFH is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ58 ZFH registered?

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

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