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BK08 EFV

2008 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,377 mi
Last recorded111,377 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 EFV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 111,377 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 3 Nov 2021 111,374 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2020 96,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 91,742 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases frnt flexi slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 90,281 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 89,463 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 84,769 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 75,300 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 67,275 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 61,226 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 52,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2013 52,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 44,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2011 39,073 miles

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

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

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 EFV is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EFV, 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 EFV registered?

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

Is BK08 EFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 EFV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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