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BN58 FMY

2008 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,135 mi
Last recorded119,135 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 FMY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 119,135 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 119,127 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 119,062 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 119,033 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 109,322 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 106,381 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 101,155 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 96,148 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 94,657 miles

run flat light on

traction control light on

Fail 8 Oct 2016 94,651 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

run flat light on

traction control light on

Pass 9 Oct 2015 84,419 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 84,259 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Back box rear hanger broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2014 74,735 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 65,605 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 56,640 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 45,882 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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BN58 FMY is a 2008 Seat Leon in White with a 1,896cc diesel 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 BN58 FMY, 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

How do I check the history of BN58 FMY?

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What year was BN58 FMY registered?

BN58 FMY is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is BN58 FMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN58 FMY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN58 FMY have outstanding finance?

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