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BK08 EFL

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,401 mi
Last recorded106,401 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 EFL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 106,401 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N.S + O.S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 99,545 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 94,030 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 89,615 miles

Nearside Front tyre on limit

Offside Rear tyre on limit

exhaust flexi and back box slight blowing

Fail 15 Feb 2021 89,614 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre on limit

Offside Rear tyre on limit

exhaust flexi and back box slight blowing

Pass 25 Jan 2020 80,674 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 76,506 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources OFFSIDE REGISTRATION LAMP MISSING (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 69,533 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 61,621 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 55,986 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 48,756 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 48,756 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 40,191 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,653 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,658 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 19,590 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 EFL is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EFL, 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 EFL registered?

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

Is BK08 EFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 EFL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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