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BK08 EFR

2008 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,651 mi
Last recorded74,651 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 EFR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 74,651 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f & n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 73,633 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 50,661 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 41,035 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 36,012 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 36,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 22,461 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 EFR is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BK08 EFR, 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 EFR registered?

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

Is BK08 EFR safe to buy?

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