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BK08 EGU

2008 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,781 mi
Last recorded100,781 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 EGU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 100,781 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 100,781 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 100,609 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 100,533 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 98,326 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 98,323 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 91,950 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 88,458 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 76,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also badly worn on inner edge (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 also badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 63,276 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 49,635 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 39,376 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 30,206 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Fail 21 Mar 2013 30,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,740 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has slight stepping on inner edge of tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2011 16,108 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 EGU is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EGU, 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 EGU registered?

BK08 EGU is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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