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BN08 AOO

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,036 mi
Last recorded124,036 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 AOO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 124,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 114,965 miles

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))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 114,844 miles

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

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 21 Nov 2020 106,618 miles

Back exhaust box corroded

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on vehicle underbody

Pass 22 May 2019 91,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2018 76,222 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2017 72,502 miles

both rear tyres outer walls cracking

front tracking needs checking

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2017 72,500 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres outer walls cracking

front tracking needs checking

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2016 65,598 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 8 May 2015 59,456 miles

rev limiter cut in ,emission not done

Fail 19 May 2014 54,143 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rev-limiter cut in emission not done

Pass 19 May 2014 54,143 miles

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

rev-limiter cut in emission not done

Pass 17 May 2013 46,865 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low and uneven on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2012 39,500 miles

nail in edge of tyre tread o/s/r

Pass 20 May 2011 32,645 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 30,744 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 AOO is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AOO, 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 BN08 AOO registered?

BN08 AOO is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is BN08 AOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 AOO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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