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BN08 UGY

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,581 mi
Last recorded99,581 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 UGY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 99,581 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 95,158 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 95,158 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety rectify fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 89,915 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 89,915 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 79,607 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 79,607 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 70,117 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 62,796 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2015 49,422 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 39,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres 2mm

Pass 8 Jul 2013 33,803 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 28,865 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 21 Jun 2011 22,542 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 UGY is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red 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 UGY, 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 UGY registered?

BN08 UGY is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 June 2008.

Is BN08 UGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 UGY 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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