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BL57 EWM

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,342 mi
Last recorded143,342 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 EWM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 143,342 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 143,342 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 131,650 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOYH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH SIDE (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 113,196 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 102,254 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 102,123 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 99,872 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 97,706 miles

centre exhaust mounting fractured

Pass 1 Jul 2014 93,338 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 88,640 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 88,636 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 87,267 miles

Rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 2 Jul 2012 76,340 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 60,883 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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BL57 EWM is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 BL57 EWM, 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 BL57 EWM registered?

BL57 EWM is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is BL57 EWM safe to buy?

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