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BN08 AOK

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,247 mi
Last recorded114,247 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 AOK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 114,247 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seats down at time of test

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle body and on suspension components

Pass 26 Jan 2021 111,282 miles

General corrosion on rear axle/suspension components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Mirror loose but not likely to fall off

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated RECOMMENDED ATTENTION (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front wiper blade worn but still cleans the windscreen efficiently

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated RECOMMENDED ATTENTION (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front outer sill damaged

Offside rear trailing arm bush slight movement

Oil leak but not excessive

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ATTENTION REQUIRED SOON (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2019 107,512 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 107,502 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 103,890 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 101,630 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 May 2017 101,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 97,778 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread stone chip damage (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust section outer skins corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2015 93,215 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box outer skins corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 87,589 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Indicates a Fault (vehicle first registered 11/04/08)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jun 2013 79,703 miles

TPMS Warning Lamp Indicates a Fault

Fail 3 Jun 2013 79,703 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

TPMS Warning Lamp Indicates a Fault

Pass 29 Mar 2012 71,194 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2011 54,069 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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BN08 AOK is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BN08 AOK, 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 BN08 AOK registered?

BN08 AOK is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is BN08 AOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 AOK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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