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BK08 EFE

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,751 mi
Last recorded117,751 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 EFE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 117,751 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2023 117,751 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 106,395 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 102,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 102,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 90,944 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 77,995 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 65,763 miles

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

under tray are fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Feb 2016 59,081 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 59,081 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 53,366 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 48,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Feb 2013 44,163 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,225 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside headlamp dipbeam on maximum height setting

Pass 19 Mar 2011 33,501 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

engine coolant level low

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 EFE is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BK08 EFE, 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 BK08 EFE registered?

BK08 EFE is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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