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BK08 BDV

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,103 mi
Last recorded132,103 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 BDV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 132,103 miles

Both headlights deteriorating

N/s rear inner tail light outer cover missing

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/s front brake dust cover slightly loose

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Unable to open tail gate with outer handle

Fail 18 Nov 2025 132,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (emergency wheel fitted spare tyre defective) (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both lower (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both headlights deteriorating

N/s rear inner tail light outer cover missing

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/s front brake dust cover slightly loose

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Unable to open tail gate with outer handle

Pass 7 Nov 2024 119,956 miles

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

N/s front driveshaft boot deteriorating

N/s front lower ball joint and o/s trackrod end rubbers deteriorating

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower (5.3.2 (c))

Rear suspension components are going rusty

Reverse light not working

Pass 17 Nov 2023 112,865 miles

Front track rod end and ball joint rubbers are deteriorating

N/s outer driveshaft boot deteriorating

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also one mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 112,865 miles

Front track rod end and ball joint rubbers are deteriorating

N/s outer driveshaft boot deteriorating

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also one mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 104,652 miles

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

N/s front bottom ball joint rubber deteriorating

N/s rear tyre wearing uneven

Rear exhaust going rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2021 96,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust going rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2020 90,221 miles

N/s front bottom ball joint rubber deteriorating

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 84,660 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 84,660 miles

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

o/s front tyre on 2mm

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 May 2018 79,450 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 75,255 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 75,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabilizer rod bar (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust back box bracket broken off

Pass 18 May 2016 71,425 miles

1 rear exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Fail 12 May 2016 71,397 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

1 rear exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 67,907 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 63,010 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 58,973 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 53,786 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 48,238 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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BK08 BDV is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK08 BDV, 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 BK08 BDV registered?

BK08 BDV is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is BK08 BDV safe to buy?

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